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Low-Sodium Chili Powder

Try this low-sodium chili powder made with paprika, cumin, oregano and cayenne. It has no added salt and works in chili, tacos, soups and rubs.

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Sara Noel
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Low-Sodium Chili Powder

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A salt-free chili powder made from paprika, oregano, cumin, turmeric, garlic and a pinch of cayenne. Use it wherever a recipe calls for chili powder.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
CourseSeasoning
CuisineAmerican
Servings8 tablespoons
Calories12
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • zip-top bags
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Put all the spices in a small bowl or zip-top bag.
  2. Stir or shake until well combined.
  3. Pour into a clean, airtight spice jar or bag; label it and keep it somewhere cool and dry.

Notes

Use wherever a recipe calls for chili powder (chili, taco meat, soups, rubs); start with the recipe’s amount and adjust. No added salt, so season the dish separately. Airtight, cool, dark, dry; best about 6 months; keep moisture out.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2.6mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1301IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 tablespoons; ground oregano counted as dried oregano. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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