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Elote Seasoning (Trader Joe's Copycat)

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 5kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp dried lime zest or citric acid powder; optional
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp shelf stable parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro optional
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

For serving

  • Popcorn

Instructions

  • If using dried lime zest, zest from 1 lime and spread zest out on a paper towel, patting to dry with another clean paper towel. Allow to dry up to 24 hours at room temperature. You can use fresh lime zest as well in a pinch, or citric acid powder that you can order off Amazon.
  • Once lime zest is dried, mix ingredients together in a bowl or spice jar. If using shelf stable parmesan cheese, it will last up to 1 month in the pantry. Use on elote, popcorn, for marinades and more.

Notes

Nutritional info is for seasoning blend only.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg