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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Southwest Spice Blend Recipes
Southwest spice blend is a bold pantry seasoning typically made with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, onion, oregano, and a touch of heat. It brings smoky, savory flavor to quick dinners without needing to measure several spices individually.
Use it in recipes like chicken tacos, ground beef burrito bowls, turkey chili, black bean soup, fajita vegetables, grilled shrimp, and sheet-pan sweet potatoes. It also works well as a dry rub for chicken thighs, pork, steak, tofu, or cauliflower before roasting or grilling.
Because blends can vary in salt and spice level, taste before adding extra salt or hot sauce. Start with a modest amount, then build flavor as the recipe cooks.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories12 kcal
Protein2g
Fat4g
Carbs18g
Sugar5g
Fiber1g
Sodium4mg
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Southwest Spice Blend in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Southwest Spice Blend
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20 min
Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Mango Red Cabbage Slaw and Chipotle Crema
Quick tilapia tacos layered with crisp mango-cabbage slaw, fresh cilantro and a smoky chipotle sour cream drizzle, ready...
30 min
Southwest-Spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Bell Peppers and Feta
Juicy pan-seared chicken gets a lime-zested Southwest spice rub and is served over roasted sweet potatoes, red and...
5 min
Green Salsa Chicken Enchiladas with Charred Pepper and Spicy Crema
Tender spiced chicken, charred green pepper, warm flour tortillas, tangy green salsa, melted Mexican cheese and a hot...
10 min
Oven-Baked Southwest Chicken Quesadillas with Pineapple Salsa
Crisp flour tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, green bell pepper, onion, Monterey Jack and pepper jack, served with...
30 min
Roasted Poblano Cavatappi Mac and Cheese with Spiced Panko
Creamy cavatappi mac and cheese gets a Southwestern-style upgrade with roasted poblano, mashed roasted garlic, diced tomato, pepper...
35 min
Southwest-Spiced Chicken Rice Bowls with Guacamole and Lime Crema
Tender Southwest-seasoned chicken, buttery lime rice, sautéed green pepper and shallot, fresh tomato salsa, guacamole, Monterey Jack and...
30 min
Cheesy Beef and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Tender roasted red and yellow bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, quinoa, crushed tomatoes, scallions, onion and...
30 min
Southwest Steak Rice Bowls with Tomato Salsa and Avocado Crema
Seared Southwest-spiced steak, fluffy lime rice, fresh tomato scallion salsa, Monterey Jack, quick-pickled jalapeño and avocado crema come...
35 min
Spiced Beef Tacos with Golden Kiwi Avocado Salsa
Tender strips of seasoned beef, charred poblano and onion, creamy sour cream and a bright golden kiwi-avocado salsa...
40 min
One-Pan Southwest Beef and Jasmine Rice with Peppers and Melted Cheese
A hearty one-pan beef and rice dinner with green pepper, onion, Southwest spices, melty cheese and a tangy...
30 min
Southwest Chicken Quesadillas with Pineapple, Mozzarella, and Pico
Golden folded tortillas filled with spiced chicken, sautéed peppers, red onion, pineapple and melty mozzarella, served with fresh...
30 min
Southwest-Spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Peppers and Feta
Juicy spice-rubbed chicken is served over roasted sweet potatoes and bell peppers with scallions, lime and crumbled feta...
30 min
Southwest Panko Chicken with Monterey Jack, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Poblano
Golden panko-crusted chicken gets a Southwestern spice kick and a cheesy Monterey Jack crunch, served with creamy sour...
30 min
Beef and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers with Monterey Jack
Roasted red and yellow bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, quinoa, crushed tomatoes, scallions, onion and melty...
25 min
Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Mango Red Cabbage Slaw and Chipotle Crema
Warm flour tortillas are filled with Southwest-spiced tilapia, crisp mango-red cabbage slaw, fresh cilantro and a smoky chipotle...
25 min
Seared Steak Tacos with Poblano, Pickled Shallot Salsa, and Southwest Crema
Tender diced steak, sautéed poblano, tangy pickled shallot tomato salsa and spiced sour cream come together in warm...
40 min
Cheesy Chicken Fajitas with Charred Peppers, Lime Crema, and Jalapeños
Soft flour tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, charred red pepper and onion, melted cheddar, tangy lime crema and...
40 min
Cheesy Chicken Fajitas with Bell Pepper, Pickled Jalapeño and Lime Crema
These skillet chicken fajitas layer seared chicken, lightly charred bell pepper and onion, melted cheddar, quick lime-pickled jalapeño...
40 min
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Cheddar, Bell Pepper and Lime Crema
Tender strips of seasoned chicken, lightly charred bell pepper and onion, melted cheddar tortillas, tangy lime crema and...
30 min
Beef and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers with Monterey Jack
Roasted bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, quinoa, crushed tomatoes, scallions and melty Monterey Jack cheese, finished...
40 min
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Cheddar Tortillas, Lime Crema & Pickled Jalapeños
Tender chicken strips, sautéed red pepper and onion, melty cheddar tortillas, tangy lime crema and quick-pickled jalapeños make...
20 min
Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls with Tomato Salsa and Lime Crema
A colorful bowl of turmeric jasmine rice, Southwest-spiced chicken, sautéed green pepper, fresh tomato salsa, lime crema and...
35 min
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Ground Turkey and Chipotle Sauce
These stuffed poblano peppers are filled with a savory mix of ground turkey, rice and spices, then topped...
10 min
Spicy Tempura Shrimp Tacos with Southwest Slaw and Pickled Jalapeño
These crispy tempura shrimp tacos are loaded with creamy southwest slaw, pickled jalapeño and zesty lime. A quick...
30 min
Caramelized Pineapple Chicken Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo
Sweet pineapple meets savory chicken and melted Monterey Jack in these crispy whole wheat quesadillas, served with fresh...
30 min
Green Salsa Enchiladas with Poblano and Black Beans
These green salsa enchiladas are packed with roasted poblano, black beans and melted Monterey Jack cheese, all baked...
30 min
Sweet and Smoky Chicken Pineapple Quesadillas with Fresh Pico de Gallo
Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple and melted mozzarella come together in these crispy quesadillas, served with a zesty homemade...
35 min
Black Bean and Poblano Enchiladas with Green Salsa and Spiced Crema
These saucy, cheesy enchiladas are packed with poblano, black beans and tomato, then baked under green salsa and...
30 min
Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers with Beef, Quinoa, and Monterey Jack
These hearty stuffed peppers are packed with seasoned ground beef, fluffy quinoa and melted Monterey Jack cheese for...
10 min
Sweet and Savory Chicken Pineapple Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo
These chicken pineapple quesadillas combine smoky Southwest spice, juicy pineapple and melty mozzarella for a quick, flavor-packed meal....
30 min
Spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato and Bell Pepper Feta Jumble
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring spice-rubbed chicken breasts served over a colorful roasted sweet potato, bell pepper...
35 min
Poblano and Black Bean Enchiladas with Green Salsa and Monterey Jack
These saucy, smothered enchiladas are packed with poblano pepper, black beans and Monterey Jack cheese, all baked under...
35 min
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Turkey and Chipotle Sauce
Soft-roasted poblano peppers stuffed with spiced ground turkey and rice, smothered in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce and...
35 min
Chipotle Steak with Bell Pepper Potato Hash and Lime Crema
Smoky chipotle-rubbed steak meets a vibrant bell pepper and potato hash, all topped with a tangy lime crema....
30 min
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef, Quinoa, and Monterey Jack Cheese
These hearty stuffed bell peppers are loaded with seasoned ground beef, fluffy quinoa and melted Monterey Jack cheese...
20 min
Southwest Spiced Tilapia with Cilantro Lime Couscous and Green Beans
Crispy panko-crusted tilapia seasoned with Southwest spices, served over fluffy cilantro lime couscous with tender green beans and...
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Southwest Spice Blend recipe questions
What can I cook with Southwest Spice Blend?
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