You’re Not Using This Spice to Its Full Potential, According to a Chef

Key Points

Tajín, a chili-lime seasoning, adds bold flavor to both savory and sweet dishes, from tater tots to fruit.

Use Tajín to elevate cocktails like margaritas or to spice up scrambled eggs for a flavorful breakfast.

Reduced-sodium Tajín options are available, making it a versatile and health-conscious seasoning choice.

There’s nothing wrong with beloved classics like garlic powder, onion powder and herb blends. They can make any veggie side delicious and are tried and true for a reason. But if you’re looking for a switch, there’s one spice that might be in the back of your cabinet that you’re overlooking.

HelloFresh’s head chef Michelle Doll Olson shared the spice that she’s declaring as underrated—and she notes uses for it that you may not have considered.

“My favorite spice lately has been Tajín,” Doll Olson tells EatingWell. “I am putting it on everything.”

Tajín is a popular brand famous for their chili-lime seasoning bearing the same name. You may use it in dishes to bring up the heat, but Tajín’s unique flavor can help transform both savory and sweet bites.

“I’ll grab a bag of frozen tater tots—because not everything can be made fresh—and sprinkle on Tajín and roast them off. They are outrageous,” the chef declares. We may need to try this tip next time we make a tater tot casserole or our five-star Parmesan Cauliflower Tots.

Plus, Doll Olson is a fan of adding a kick to an occasional cocktail, emphasizing that Tajín can really enhance a margarita. A little goes a long way on the rim of the glass, and the seasoning brings out the lime flavor in your classic marg.

The chef also loves the chili-lime spice blend on scrambled eggs. Pair your spicy eggs with some whole-wheat toast and fruit for a fiber-rich breakfast. And speaking of fruit, the seasoning works well on melons and summer produce like cantaloupe, mango, watermelon and more. A great way to use your seasonal abundance is to change up how you prepare it; Tajín can help you spice up a routine.

Tajín can be a bit high in sodium, but luckily, there are reduced-sodium options that are just as tasty. Try it next time you’re whipping up one of these highly-rated recipes:

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