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Homemade Sazón Seasoning Recipe

This homemade Sazon Seasoning blend is the best way to get authentic sazon flavor, without MSG, artificial colors, or hard-to-read chemical additives. It's an easy and delicious way to add flavor (and color!) to meats, veggies, rice, and beans.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 0.5 cups (approx)
Calories: 169kcal
Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground annatto - or achiote, see notes
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to medium bowl and gently whisk to combine. Use a funnel to transfer the sazon seasoning to an airtight jar or container.

Notes

Yield: Approximately 1/2 cup or 24 teaspoons.
Store-bought to homemade conversion: One envelope of Goya Sazón typically contains 1¼ teaspoons of seasoning. I will usually add approximately 1½ to 2 teaspoons of homemade seasoning per envelope of Goya.
Ingredient Note: It may be hard to find ground annatto seeds at your local grocery store. I usually need to order them online from Amazon. You can purchase annatto seeds whole or pre-ground annatto. If you purchase the seeds whole, remember to grind them in a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder before adding them to the other spices.
How Much Should You Use? This typically varies from person to person, but here's how much seasoning I'll typically add to various dishes:
    • Rice: 2-3 teaspoons per 1 cup dry rice
    • Beans: 1-2 teaspoons per 15-ounce can or 1½ cups cooked
    • Stews: about 2 teaspoons (will vary depending on total servings)
    • Meats: 2 teaspoons per 1-pound of meat
Storage Notes: Keep your seasoning blend stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months. After this time, the seasoning won't taste as fresh or flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4695mg | Potassium: 992mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 17mg
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