A Mexican seasoning that makes everything taste delicious.
Spices make all the difference.
When I first started learning about Mexican food, my go-to was Sazon. It’s a prepackaged seasoning mix that gives almost everything a delicious depth of flavor.
One of my favorite ways to use Sazon is on slow-steamed thin-sliced potatoes. I first had this at my sister-in-law’s house (who makes everything taste amazing).
But when I went natural, I did a pantry revamp and tossed most prepackaged foods. Sazon has MSG and additives, which meant it was out for me.
So, I made my own version—one that’s full of bold, simple flavor and works on everything from tacos to potatoes. It’s part of how I started building out my own flavor-first meal prep system. Side Note: If you love Mexican-inspired meals, check out 25 Plant-Based Mexican Recipes for Meal Prep!
You can also try this in place of the seasonings in Vegan Tofu Taco Crumbles, Plant-Based Stuffed Tacos, Healthy Nachos, or Instant Pot Refried Beans. It adds so much flavor with just a few simple spices.
📖 Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon cayenne, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and store in a glass jar.
Nutrition
Julie Gaeta is a plant-based recipe creator, certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC) with advanced training in hormone health, trained yoga instructor, former restaurant owner, and mom of nine who’s been plant-based for over 20 years. She’s cooked approximately 4,382 pots of beans and reinvented comfort food more times than she can count. She’s completed multiple half marathons and a Tough Mudder because she can’t resist a new adventure — and apparently, she can’t vacation without cooking either, since her juicer (beets and greens, too) and pasta pot always come along. Julie’s work has been featured in HuffPost, Yahoo, YourTango, Mamamia, MSN, Redfin, Better Humans, and The Good Men Project. Through her blog, coaching, and weekly newsletter, she helps others simplify wellness, build lasting habits, and feel good again — one grounded, delicious choice at a time.
Julie Gaeta says
This Mexican seasoning recipe is a staple. The blend adds amazing flavor to almost everything—tacos, potatoes, beans, and so much more!