Spicy Southwest Seasoning

Homemade Spicy Southwest Seasoning  

Making your own Spicy Southwest Seasoning is so simple.  Chances are, you already have the ingredients sitting in your cupboard. 

By making your own seasoning, you can control the ingredients that go into your blends. You can omit the ingredients you don't like, or use more or less of each one. It is easy to make your own special blends. 

This seasoning is perfect to put on fish, beef, chicken, pork or vegetables.

Ingredients

2 Tbs. paprika or use 1 Tbs. smoked paprika and 1 Tbs. regular paprika
2 Tbs chili powder
1 Tbs. cumin
1 Tbs. parsley
1 Tbs. oregano
1 Tbs. garlic powder
1 Tbs. minced dried onion or 2 tsp. onion powder
1 Tbs. coriander
2 tsp. turmeric (optional)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine paprika, chili powder, cumin, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, minced onion or onion powder, coriander, turmeric, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.

Put the lid on tightly and shake the jar to thoroughly combine all the spices.  Place in a dry, dark place.