A No Salt Taco Seasoning Recipe is just what you need for all the great tasting Mexican recipes. It’s hard to find tasty low sodium taco seasoning mixes but so easy to make your own homemade spice blend. Save money and replace those expensive taco seasoning packets with this easy DIY recipe!
It’s no secret I adore Mexican food and having a spice jar filled with this easy taco mix makes a great addition to my spice cabinet. I can easily add a few tablespoons of low sodium taco seasoning seasoning to vegan taco meat, sheet pan veggie fajitas, vegan tortilla soup, black bean veggie burgers or my favorite vegan taco recipe.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Save money: this DIY taco seasoning is so much less expensive than the taco seasoning packets. Plus, you likely already have all the ingredients in your spice cabinet.
- Buy the simple ingredients from Thrive Market and save even more.
- Save time: Easy to make in just 5 minutes…and then it’s waiting for you when you’re in a cooking hurry. No need to run to the store.
- Put health on the list: No salt makes this the perfect tasty addition to your Mexican recipes if you’re on a low-sodium diet.
- Read the ingredient list and nutrition information on the taco seasoning packets…that’s it. Say no thank you to MSG, maltodextrin and a host of other nefarious ingredients….and make your own with this easy recipe.
- Delish: No salt taco seasoning is the perfect, tasty addition to your collection of spice mixes.
- Shelf stable for a year stored in an airtight container in your pantry.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chili powder: Regular chili powder adds tons of flavor without much heat. Use a bit of chipotle chili powder or ancho chili powder mixed in with the regular for a spicy taco seasoning. READ THE LABEL before you buy and opt for a brand that does not include salt to make this recipe completely sodium free.
- Cumin: Regular or toasted ground cumin will add a rich, earthy warm flavor to this spice blend.
- Paprika: I used regular paprika, but smoky paprika would also work well. Be careful with spicy paprika though….just a pinch goes a long way (been there and learned my lesson!)
- Oregano: If you can find mexican oregano it offers a bit of a citrusy flavor, but it’s stronger so use just half the amount called for in the recipe card.
- Onion powder: Onion powder, or onion flakes, not onion salt.
- Garlic powder: Garlic granules or garlic powder, but not garlic salt.
- Spicy alternatives to black pepper: If you’re looking for more heat, also add a dash of cayenne pepper, adobo seasoning, chipotle chili powder, red pepper flakes or spicy paprika. Otherwise stick to black pepper or white pepper to add some flavor without creating a spicy taco seasoning mix.
How to use taco seasoning
- Make Vegan Taco Meat: Add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning to this vegan ground beef recipe or to 1 pound of ground meat, and use in all your favorite Mexican recipes.
- Add 1 Tablespoon to each ½ cup vegan sour cream for a delicious taco dip or spread. It’s fabulous drizzled onto vegan lentil tacos!
- For tasty fajita style roasted veggies: Drizzle your favorite chopped veggies with olive oil, sprinkle with no salt seasoning, mix well and roast on 425 for 15-25 minutes, depending on size and type of vegetables.
- Sprinkle some into the pot when cooking dried beans.
- Add 1-2 Tablespoons into your black bean burger mixture before making patties.
More Healthy Mexican Recipes:
Don’t forget to make a batch of vegan sour cream, some homemade enchilada sauce, creamy dairy-free chipotle dressing, guacamole and some fresh tomato salsa to go with all your favorites!
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📖 Recipe
No Salt Taco Seasoning
Equipment
- 6-oz. spice jars
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons sodium free chili powder
- 2 Tablespoons cumin
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a jar.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
Notes
Nutrition
Note
The nutrition calculations were done using online tools. To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in any given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients you used. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information is accurate, complete and useful.
Laurie Russell
Love it! Everyone in the family loves it. Several friends requested this recipe from me.
Debra Klein
Awesome…thanks for sharing this amazing taco seasoning with your friends!
Michael
I thank you ….. and my heart thanks you!
“The pivotal hour of my life came, and I surrendered all”.
Jan
Just discovered this absolutely awesome recipe! Looking forward to making and using it. One quick question… could I add a little lime zest to it?
Debra Klein
Yes, lime zest can be used, as long as it is perfectly dry. Any moisture still on the zest of the lime may produce caking of the other dry spices.
Jenn
Thank you for this recipe! My husband and myself loved it! He literally looked at me after the first bite and said ” you don’t need all of that salt!, these are yummy!”
Debra Klein
Thank you! Love hearing success stories like this one….and your husband is right, the no-salt taco seasoning is just as tasty, without all the sodium.
CYDNEY
Do you mix with water? If so how much?
Debra Klein
Depends on what you’re trying to make. You can sprinkled the seasoning directly onto your protein or veggies to cook. For a saucier result, for each pound of ground protein you can add 2 tablespoons low sodium taco seasoning plus 1/2 cup water, once the protein has browned. Stir well. Continue to cook over low heat until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Diane
Super taste! If you are looking for completely sodium free, use sodium free chili powder!
Debra Klein
Great point….my chili powder is sodium free, I hadn’t realized not all brands are. I have updated the recipe card and ingredient list to reflect that note.
Patty
Very pleased with this recipe. Definitely my new go-to taco seasoning!!!
Debra Klein
Thank you Patty! It’s definitely a keeper.
Kyle L Stith
How many Tablespoons of this taco seasoning are needed per 1 Lb. of ground beef or shredded chicken? Please advise, thanks
Debra Klein
I haven’t made this with beef or chicken…I mostly use it with beans or lentils. So, I’m guessing here, but I think 2 Tablespoons per pound of meat or chicken would be about right. 3 Tablespoons of this no salt taco seasoning is the equivalent of 1 packet of seasoning….so you could also look on the packet and follow those directions, using this no salt version instead.
Jack
This salt-free taco seasoning is perfect! All of the store brands give me a headache and my wife needs to reduce sodium as much as possible for blood pressure. I used this tonight when making a salsa chicken recipe and it was so good.
Debra Klein
Yay! I love hearing this.