Homemade low sodium taco seasoning adds bold Southwest flavor to your meals without the extra salt, letting you control the sodium. The heart-healthy spice blend comes together in 5 minutes using staple pantry spices.
Key Ingredients
- Dark Chili Powder: Made from ancho chiles (or dried poblano peppers), dark chili powder brings a slightly sweet and smoky flavor to the mix.
- Smoked Paprika: Smoked paprika adds an extra layer of smokiness to the low sodium taco seasoning recipe, which I love.
- Cumin: Ground cumin is essential for any Southwest taco seasoning.
- Onion Powder: A staple in the spice blend, just be sure you use onion powder, not onion salt.
- Garlic Powder: Garlic powder has a mellow, garlicky sweetness that rounds out the seasoning.
- Mexican Oregano: The earthy bitterness of Mexican oregano makes it my favorite addition to the blend.
- Salt: A pinch of kosher salt ties all the flavors together without overdoing it.
- Cayenne Pepper: Cayenne provides a touch of heat without overpowering the other ingredients.
How to Make Low Sodium Taco Seasoning
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Mix the ground spices in a small bowl or glass jar. It’s that simple!
Expert Tips
- Prioritize fresh spices. Always start with fresh ground spices for the best-tasting results since they tend to lose their flavor over time.
If you enjoy the homemade seasoning, try one of these spice blend recipes!
Serving Suggestions
This low sodium taco seasoning recipe makes about one cup. Use what you need for tonight’s meal, or double (even triple) the batch to have some ready to go for later.
The seasoning is great for more than just tacos: toss it with vegetables, stir it into a pot of beans, or use it to season meals like Dutch oven pulled chicken, soft ground beef tacos, taquitos, tachos, and enchiladas. However you decide to use it, Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot tastier!
What To Do With Leftovers
- Storage: Transfer spices to an airtight container or glass jar. The low sodium taco seasoning will keep in your pantry for one year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the taco seasoning spicy?
I like to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat, but feel free to leave it out if you’re sensitive to spicy food. The smoked paprika and dark chili powder are flavorful but mild, so you should be good.
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Low Sodium Taco Seasoning
- Airtight Container
- 6 tablespoons dark chili powder
- 5 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 5 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Mix the ground spices in a small bowl or glass jar. It’s that simple!
- Prioritize fresh spices. Always start with fresh ground spices for the best-tasting results since they tend to lose their flavor over time.
Sevana K.
Wednesday 1st of January 2025
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Tressa Jamil
Wednesday 1st of January 2025
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