The spice bags with ready-mixed Taco seasoning are salt bombs.
According to the Norwegian Directorate of Health, it is recommended to eat the maximum of 5 grams of salt per day.
Taco contains 4-5 grams of salt, so if you eat tacos often you may want to make your own recipe to reduce salt intake.
Cumin is a popular spice in taco mixes here in Norway while in Mexico this exact spice is not the main ingredient.
In Tunisia there are different varieties of chili that can be used so the tacos taste strong!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2.5 small spoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons paprika powder
- 1 small spoon salt
- 2 small spoons black pepper
- 2.5 small spoons garlic powder
- 0.25 small spoon anise
- 2.5 small spoon chili flakes
How to prepare Taco seasoning
I mix all the spices and grind them.
Store it in a dry clean jar, preferably in a cupboard so that it doesn’t get sunlight.
Homemade Taco seasoning
Course: Mexican RecipesCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes18
kcal10
minutesThe spice bags with ready-mixed Taco seasoning are salt bombs. According to the Norwegian Directorate of Health, it is recommended to eat the maximum of 5 grams of salt per day.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2.5 small spoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons paprika powder
1 small spoon salt
2 small spoons black pepper
2.5 small spoons garlic powder
0.25 small spoon anise
2.5 small spoon chili flakes
Instructions
- I mix all the spices and grind them.
- Store it in a dry clean jar, preferably in a cupboard so that it doesn’t get sunlight.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size6g
Calories18
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Sodium 380mg 16%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
- Sugars 1g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Written by carita
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