Homemade Cajun Seasoning

Alternative for cajun seasoning in a white bowl with whisk in the bowl.

This simple alternative for Cajun seasoning is so easy to make and made with pantry staples! This healthy Cajun seasoning can be used anywhere that Cajun seasoning is listed as an ingredient in a recipe! This substitute for Cajun seasoning is vegan, gluten free, sugar free, low FODMAP, Whole30 and low carb!

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword alternative for cajun seasoning, cajun seasoning substitute, homemade cajun seasoning, low fodmap cajun seasoning, whole30 cajun seasoning

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Calories 17kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Cost $1.73 Recipe/$0.35 Serving

Equipment

High speed blender

Ingredients

2 tbsp paprika $0.60
1 tbsp dried chives $0.30
1 tbsp dried thyme $0.30
1 tbsp fennel seeds $0.30
1/2 tbsp ground cumin $0.15
1 tsp sea salt $0.05
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (up to 1 teaspoon) $0.03

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a high speed bullet blender or spice grinder.
Blend until the fennel seeds are pulverized and crushed down.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.

Notes

What are other spices you can add to homemade Cajun seasoning?

This is just a base recipe that you can tweak to make your own. Some other common ingredients include:

Onion powder (use 1 teaspoon)
Garlic powder (use 1 teaspoon)
Dried basil (use 1 teaspoon)
Dried oregano (use 1/2 teaspoon)
Turmeric (use 1/2 teaspoon)
Black pepper or white pepper (use ¼-1 teaspoon depending on your preferences)

Note: The ingredients in my homemade Cajun seasoning are low FODMAP friendly, so there are no onions or garlic included. Instead, I use dried chives which really brings a special flavor to the Cajun seasoning (and I highly recommend using if you have them on hand). If you are not low FODMAP, you can also include the onion powder and garlic powder in this recipe.

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