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How to make your own Taco Spice blend. Easy Taco Seasoning Recipe. DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning. Adjust heat to preference. Jump to Recipe
Taco Seasoning is a must to have around. It is quick and easy to put together and needs just minutes and uses common spices. You can adjust the flavor and heat to preference. Adjust cumin for the earthy flavor, adjust cayenne, black pepper, pepper flakes and smoked paprika for heat. Use regular paprika for mild heat.
Ingredients used in this Taco Seasoning Recipe
- Ground Cumin
- Smoked Paprika. Or use a mix of sweet paprika and smoked for less heat
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- oregano
- parsley
- cayenne
- red pepper flakes
Optional Add Ins:
- Premade Chili powder blend: Use mild or moderate heat chili powder for additional depth of flavor
- Salt: Add some salt so you can use the blend directly on chips or sprinkle on roasted veggies or vegan meats.
Use the spice in Cauliflower Taco “meat”, in quesadillas, with beans, roasted veggies, Burritos, Fajitas and more.
Taco Seasoning Recipe
How to make your own Taco Spice blend. Easy Taco Seasoning Recipe. DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning. Adjust heat to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika, , or a combination of sweet and smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp or more
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp parsley, , optional
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- a pinch of salt and cornstarch, optional
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix everything and store in an airtight container for upto 3 months.
- Optional Add Ins:Premade Chili powder blend: Add 2 tsp mild or moderate heat chili powder for additional depth of flavorSalt: Add 1/2 tsp salt so you can use the blend directly on chips or sprinkle on roasted veggies or vegan meats
Nutrition
Calories: 7kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 20mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 375IU, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this recipe? Rate and comment below!
This is my Go To Taco seasoning blend, thank you so much. My person favorite is using on my air-fried cauliflower and also on my home cut fries!!
Thank you so much for your work!!
You are amazing
Thank you for your kind words!
Just tried this spice mix for our quesadillas and it was perfect. Loved the flavor. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks so much for sharing.
Yay
Delicious!
I multiplied the recipe by 8 into a dip jar and it lasted 5 weeks.
Making 3rd batch today, its just sooo good x x
So cool
Hello! I want to use this spice to flavor red lentils and veggies (mushroom, zucchini and bell pepper) tacos I plan on making. How much would you suggest to use per cup of lentil veggie mix? I’m going to omit the red pepper and reduce the cayenne because I have little kids. Thanks! Kari
Start with 2 tsp and add more as needed
OK, thanks!
Just made this to use in one of your recipes (heading there to leave a review once I’ve posted this one!) and it worked out really well. I’m going to be using this often. Thank you!