No-Salt Fajita Rub
Introduction
If you love fajitas, but are watching your sodium intake, try this salt-free rub! It lends a complex flavor to meat without the high sodium counts traditionally found in Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder*
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or dried garlic
* or your favorite chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or dried garlic
* or your favorite chili powder
Directions
Combine all ingredients in clean coffee grinder or blender. Pour into a glass jar or covered container. Store in a cool, dry place away from light for up to six months.
Yields 1 batch.
Big-Batch Measurements:
4 teaspoons ancho chili powder*
4 teaspoons cumin seed
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons garlic powder or dried garlic
(Makes 4 batches.)
Serving Size: Yield 1 tablespoon, which flavors 1 pound of protein
Yields 1 batch.
Big-Batch Measurements:
4 teaspoons ancho chili powder*
4 teaspoons cumin seed
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons garlic powder or dried garlic
(Makes 4 batches.)
Serving Size: Yield 1 tablespoon, which flavors 1 pound of protein
Number of Servings: 1
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