Chili Seasoning

Name: Chili Seasoning
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1-3/4 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried parsley flakes; 1/2 cup chili powder; 1/4 cup dried minced onion; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons dried minced garlic; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon each dried cilantro flakes, basil and oregano; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 1-3/4 cups

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This homemade chili seasoning recipe will be your go-to when you are bringing chili to the party. So skip the packaged seasoning, and learn how to make chili seasoning right at home.

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dried minced garlic
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon each dried cilantro flakes, basil and oregano
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Use it to season chili, sprinkle it on fish, or use it as a rub for pork.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 18 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

I developed this recipe to give as a Christmas present to family and friends. I package it in fun cups from garage sales and wrap them in bright cellophane bags, along with an easy chili recipe. Now I'm filling requests all year! —Caroline Munoz, Austin, Minnesota

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