Name: Low Sodium Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Garlic powder; 1 tbsp Onion powder; 1 tbsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Chili powder; 0.75 tsp Cayenne pepper

Low Sodium Taco Seasoning is a cheap and healthy alternative to store bought taco seasoning. This taco seasoning is the perfect blend of spices for a low sodium diet! Make this recipe to control the sodium in Mexican recipes. This is a great recipe because it’s quick and easy, and has less sodium than store bought seasoning.

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Combine all spices in a small bowl

Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 months

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Lightly toast the dried spices in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes before grinding to unlock deeper, more complex flavors and improve their potency in your seasoning blend.
Grind Fresh for Maximum Flavor 🌶️
Use whole spices and grind them fresh with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle rather than pre-ground powders, which lose their essential oils and flavor intensity over time.
Balance Your Heat Levels 🎯
Start with less cayenne pepper than the recipe calls for, then taste and adjust gradually—individual heat tolerances vary greatly, and you can always add more but cannot remove it.
Store in Airtight Containers 🏺
Keep your homemade seasoning in sealed glass jars away from light and heat to preserve potency for up to 6 months, unlike store-bought versions that often contain anti-caking agents and fillers.
Bloom Your Seasoning in Fat 🧈
Mix your taco seasoning with a small amount of oil or the meat's fat before adding liquid to create a flavor-packed paste that distributes evenly and intensifies the spice profile.