Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend Recipe

Prep: 5 min9 servingsmediummexican
Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend Recipe

Make your own taco seasoning with chili powder, smoked paprika, chipotle, and warm spices. This vegan blend combines nutritional yeast, coconut sugar, and garlic and onion powders for depth. Mix in a jar, adjust heat and sweetness to taste, then use on any taco protein or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

9 servings
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
    ancho powder or guajillo powder1:1heatflavor

    mild alternative

    Full guide →
  • 1 ½ Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 ½ Tbsp coconut sugar
    brown sugar or regular sugar1:1sweetness
    Full guide →
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 ¼ tsp smoked paprika
    regular paprika1:1flavor

    removes smokiness

    Full guide →
  • 1 ½ tsp chipotle powder
    cayenne powder or red pepper flakes0.5:1heat

    more intensely spicy

    Full guide →
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients to a jar with lid or mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Shake or stir well to combine, breaking down the nutritional yeast to disperse evenly.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust seasonings as desired, adding more chipotle powder for heat, coconut sugar for sweetness, smoked paprika for smokiness, or salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Use as seasoning on taco proteins or roasted potatoes.

Tips

Tip 1

Break down nutritional yeast thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the blend.

Tip 2

Adjust individual spices to your preference before using on protein or vegetables.

Good to Know

Storage

Airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months, or refrigerator or freezer for 1 year.

Make Ahead

Mix and store in advance for convenient seasoning throughout the month.

Serve With

Use on tacos with any protein, roasted potatoes, or other vegetables.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not skip breaking down nutritional yeast to avoid clumping and uneven flavor distribution.

Substitutions

smoked paprika
regular paprika1:1flavor

removes smokiness

Full guide →
chili powder
ancho powder or guajillo powder1:1heatflavor

mild alternative

Full guide →
coconut sugar
brown sugar or regular sugar1:1sweetness
Full guide →
chipotle powder
cayenne powder or red pepper flakes0.5:1heat

more intensely spicy

Full guide →
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