Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Low Sodium Mixes and Sauces

Here are some great recipes for low sodium mixes and sauces that will help enhance the flavors or your meals.

#1 Italiam Seasoning Mix
(this makes about 13 servings of 1 teaspoon)

Ingredients:
  1. 6 tsp. marjoram, dried
  2. 6 tsp. thyme leaves, dried
  3. 6 tsp. rosemary, dried
  4. 6 tsp. savory ground
  5. 3 tsp. dry sage, ground\
  6. 6 tsp. oregano leaves, dried
  7. 6 tsp. basil leaves, dried

Combine all ingredients.

(exchange list Values: vegetables 2.0, Meat, lean 4.00

Total fat 0 gm, saturated fat 0.1 gn, polyunsat fat 0.1 gm, chlesterol 0 mg, sodium 1 mg, total carb 2 gm, dietary fiber 1 gm, sugar o gn, portien o gm

#2 Taco Seasoning Mix, low sodium

Makes 3 serving, serving size is 1/2 of this recipe

Ingredients:

  1. 6 tsp. chili powder
  2. 5 tsp. paprika
  3. 4 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
  4. 3 tsp. onion powder
  5. 1 tsp. garlic powder
  6. 2/3 Tbsp. dry cornstarch

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. One third of mix is equivelent to 1 package (1/25 oz) purchased taco seasoning.