No-Salt Fajita Rub

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 19.8

Total Fat: 1.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 30.0 mg
Total Carbs: 3.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 0.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of No-Salt Fajita Rub calories by ingredient

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. 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.

Minutes to Prepare: 1

Number of Servings: 1

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

Tips

To make it a marinade: Combine the rub with the zest and juice of one lime, plus 1 T vegetable oil. Pour over the meat, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.

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

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

ROBINMCM

Very Good

15 of 16 people found this review helpful

Because it's so difficult to clean a coffee grinder, I use a mortar and pestle to grind spices. This also makes it easier to get exactly the texture I want. - 5/27/12
COUZCAT

Incredible!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

5 Stars

I used this with lime juice and olive oil as a marinade/rub on flank steak and it was sensational. - 6/8/12
CD7204509

Very Good

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Always looking for good, salt-free seasonings. But, I think the calorie count is wrong for 1 serving. If 1 TBSP flavors 1 pound of protein, that's really at least 4 servings. Most servings of protein are 3-4 ounces. I wouldn't even count calories for the seasoning. - 5/27/12
CD12489233

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Love the rub. Big Batch makes about 4 Tablespoons. Thanks - 5/25/12
GOLDEYGIRL

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is my new go to for chicken fajitas. I love it. I also use cilantro. It is even better after it sits overnight after cooking. - 5/21/13
SUGARSMOM2

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

this makes a nice rub. have used it on chicken and beef - 6/10/12
NORASPAT

Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was way too hot for me but I will adapt it. I used it yesterday and I will give my neighbour the rest. Then i will start much smaller amounts on the heat because I do need to learn to use these salt free alternatives. I love salt Not sugar. Thanks Pat in Maine. - 5/29/12
SHREDDIE

Very Good

1 of 8 people found this review helpful

Mmmmmm.....this looks really good....and really useful for giving some interest to a meal. I will definitely give it a try! Thanks for this. - 9/23/12
CD9725500

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

loved it! it was quick and easy to make, plus salt free! Thanks for sharing - 6/16/12
CARDAMOMMA

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Perfect timing. I'm bringing dinner to someone on a no-salt diet, and this is tasty. - 6/1/12
EVILCECIL

Great! - 7/27/21
7STIGGYMT

I think I'll try this - 7/14/21
4CONNIESHEALTH

Incredible!

Loved it!! - 5/14/21
TRAVELGAL417

Incredible!

YUM! - 3/29/21
ALEPEQUIJADA

GREAT! - 3/15/21
CD6913562

Nice, this sure gives food an interesting lift! - 3/10/21
MOMMY445

Good

Good - 2/23/21
ETHELMERZ

Bad

Not especially good - 2/22/21
FATTOFITFIFTIES

thank you - 1/20/21
TWEETYKC00

not bad, thanks. - 1/15/21
FISHGUT3

thanks - 6/30/20
JIACOLO

This looks good - 6/5/20
KITTYHAWK1949

Incredible!

good on meat - 5/19/20
PATRICIAAK

:) - 5/13/20
CORVETTECOWBOY

Mix with lime juice and olive oil as a marinade/rub - 5/1/20
NIKO27

Incredible!

I love this seasoning. - 3/26/20
USMAWIFE

Incredible!

this will work for holiday meals - 12/16/19
SUSANBEAMON

Flavorful. Spicy but not too hot. - 10/5/19
PLATINUM755

Incredible!

GREAT! I added some onion flakes and celery seeds. - 9/19/19
AZMOMXTWO

thank you - 8/29/19
METAFUKARI

Very Good

My family loves this but it isn't my style! - 8/13/19
CD4114015

Incredible!

Thanks - 7/22/19
EVIE4NOW

Very Good

enjoyed this.. changed a couple things for my own taste. - 6/21/19
REDROBIN47

Incredible!

This is excellent on grilled chicken. I will use it often. - 4/22/19
CECTARR

Thanks - 4/17/19
LOSER05

Incredible!

Great - 4/7/19
MONKEYS1421

- 3/3/19
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

Delicious - 11/29/18
NELLJONES

Sorry, I need salt on meat, it changes the nature of the sear. - 10/26/18
NANCYPAT1

Nice! - 10/9/18
ANHELIC

Sounds awesome to add to recipes. Looking forward to make it up and have it on hand. Thanks for sharing. - 10/9/18
GEORGE815

Nice recipe - 10/8/18
AJB121299

nice - 8/19/18
RO2BENT

Might be spicy, some salt is ok for normal diets - 8/11/18
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Excellent recipe! - 8/7/18
ARTJAC

NICE - 7/9/18
MSTINA0519

This looks totally awesome - 7/6/18
CD23395120

Good

I tried this recipe and it came out pretty good. - 6/9/18
JANIEWWJD

This was pretty good!!! - 6/7/18
CHERIRIDDELL

excellent - 6/2/18
2DAWN4

Flavorful - 5/13/18
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

This is tasty and a great rub. I will use it often. - 5/7/18
ROSSYFLOSSY

Very Good

Great alternative. - 5/3/18
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 4/9/18
CD1987279

great stuff - 4/5/18
1965KAREN

Thanks this looks delicious! - 4/3/18
PLCHAPPELL

On the menu tonight - 3/30/18
1RETSGM

Very Good

Very Good - 3/6/18
NEPTUNE1939

Very Good

yummy - 2/13/18
MNABOY

Good

Great way to reduce sodium - 2/11/18
BONDMANUS2002

looks good - 2/1/18
SISTERPRETTY

I don't drink coffee so therefore, I don't have a coffee grinder...any other options? - 10/5/17
PAPAYAHEAD

yummy - 10/5/17
NISSANGIRL

Going to try this! - 8/29/17
LOVELY*LADY

yes - 8/19/17
ROBBIEY

Definitely one to try. - 7/28/17
CTYONIT

No salt--No Sugar! WIn/WIn
I used my immersion blender in a tall canning jar and pulsed a few times. - 7/28/17
BRIARGAL

Very Good

Will use this recipe again - 7/25/17
PICKIE98

Very Good

I do not do hot:I switched chili powder for the red pepper flakes, but the chile` ancho` is what makes it great! - 7/16/17
RAZZOOZLE

Good

good - 7/9/17
1HAPPYSPIRIT

Very Good

Easy to prepare and delicious! - 7/4/17
CHERYLHURT

Easy and tasty - 6/6/17
NASFKAB

great idea - 6/6/17
POSEY440

Very Good

Looks great - 6/2/17
DMEYER4

Incredible!

very tasty - 6/1/17
KATHYJO56

Incredible!

This is very good. No salt needed - 5/26/17
BARCELONAME

delicious - 4/26/17
SUNSHINE99999

I can almost hear the platter sizzling. - 4/19/17
NEXTSTEP2014

Very Good

Quick, easy, and tasty! Thanks. - 6/7/16
FARMGIRL1952

I love fajitas. Can't wait to try this. - 2/8/16
GOLDENRODFARM

Incredible!

Nice to have a salt free rub, I made it in the small bowl of my food processor, so far it is great on chicken, beef and shrimp all grilled and used in fajitas. - 5/19/14
NYX_2015

Very Good

Used this rub on some chicken for the BBQ.. very good! - 8/18/13
CD13729220

beef pork fish Seasoning rub - 3/7/13
CD13637546

Very Good

This is a really GREAT RUB!!! Made the Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers and they were fabulous! - 3/4/13
CD13600063

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Sounds great. I am going to giv it a try. - 2/2/13
CD13478763

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

very good - 1/14/13
TRIXIE_HUSS

Incredible!

0 of 5 people found this review helpful

This was easy to assemble and store, can't wait to use it :D - 1/3/13
CD12974027

0 of 6 people found this review helpful

will try - 10/15/12
SEAJGREEN

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I will have to find cumin seeds. In the meantime will substitute powdered cumin. Has anyone tried this? - 10/15/12
CD12399196

0 of 5 people found this review helpful

I love fajitas!!!! Can't wait to try this one!! Yummmmmm! - 6/11/12
CD9743971

Very Good

I like my rubs very hot and this can be as mind blowing as you like. - 5/28/12
PATRICIAANN46

Incredible!

Excellent!!! - 5/27/12
YANKEEBACKHOME

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

sounds yum! But I'll use my mortar and pestle, too -- easier to clean, like Robin said. - 5/27/12

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