cumin in tacos?

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ber3023
ber3023 Posts: 146 Member
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I saw someone post a comment a while back saying to use cumin instead of a taco seasoning mix, to save on sodium. Was curious if anyone had a recipe such as this or could just give me an idea as to how cumin would be sufficient. I've never cooked much with cumin so wasn't exactly sure how strong it is in a recipe. I use ground turkey, instead of beef in my tacos. Thanks!
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  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
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    I use ground cumin all the time. I will add it to water before I add it to any meat or rice, though. It has a strong flavor, and you don't need much.
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
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    Sounds intriguing...
  • daniface
    daniface Posts: 338 Member
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    hahaha
  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
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    I put it in everything! Rice, beans, seitan....it is the wonder-spice!
  • LivLovLrn
    LivLovLrn Posts: 580 Member
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    I love using cumin in my taco meat, I also use paprika, onion, oregano, garlic (sometimes I use garlic salt), I am sorry I can't give you a specific recipe...I just kind of sprinkle it in until is "smells" right :laugh:
  • Miss_Chievous_wechange
    Miss_Chievous_wechange Posts: 1,230 Member
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    OMG...I totally read this wrong! baaahahaha
  • Fit4Penny
    Fit4Penny Posts: 75 Member
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    I use cumin and chili powder in place of the packaged taco seasoning to save on sodium....I think it tastes great!
  • VeryKerri
    VeryKerri Posts: 359 Member
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    I use the spice ground cumin in anything that I want to have mexican flavor. I use it in guacamole, tacos, and even add it to sour cream for a salad dressing sometimes. Makes the dishes delicious without the salt! I also use garlic powder instead of garlic salt in the same dishes. usually a tablespoon is enough for a pound or two of lean ground beef of turkey.
  • nicnae
    nicnae Posts: 1
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    how about using low sodium salsa???????
  • emmaNEEDSskinny
    emmaNEEDSskinny Posts: 317
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    hahaha

    LOL
    i think you are thinking the same thing as me :p
  • p0pr0cksnc0ke
    p0pr0cksnc0ke Posts: 1,283 Member
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    Totally thought this was going somewhere else.:blushing:
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
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    I always put cumin in tacos. As far as how much to add, I just keep adding to taste. Be careful though, because it can make people sneeze.
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
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    cumin + smoked paprika = perfect for everything
  • tcarnes72
    tcarnes72 Posts: 10
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    I always just pour some hot sauce like pace picante add a little cumin and never have to add a bit of salt extra. I never ever use Taco seasoning it tastes bad in comparison.
  • FitnessElle
    FitnessElle Posts: 109
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    My mind took this to a totally different place. :blushing:
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
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    cumin is standard in taco seasoning. Google it and make your own.
  • courtney_love2001
    courtney_love2001 Posts: 1,468 Member
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    I make my own taco seasoning because the taco packet doesn't taste like tacos at all. It's a taste kind of thing, I don't ever measure. I use:

    garlic powder
    onion powder
    chili powder (be heavy handed with this)
    cumin (this is the "taco" flavor, so I use a lot of this)
    dried cilantro
    chili flakes
    pepper
    salt to taste

    It tastes way better than the packet and you can control the sodium content. I will never buy a packet again. You could also look up a recipe for taco seasoning online and make up a big batch you can store so you don't have to make it every time.
  • starracer23
    starracer23 Posts: 1,011 Member
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    I use Cumin in a lot of stuff...it is quite potent, so be careful. Add a bit at first and then more if need be.

    (and the title of this could sooooooooo be taken in an awesome way :wink: )
  • daniface
    daniface Posts: 338 Member
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    hahaha

    LOL
    i think you are thinking the same thing as me :p

    abosolutely
  • daniface
    daniface Posts: 338 Member
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    hahaha

    LOL
    i think you are thinking the same thing as me :p

    abosolutely

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