HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend Recipe

Making a delicious southwest dish is tricky since you can’t always get the flavors right.

If you’re going through the trouble of making a dish from scratch, you’d like to make it delicious every time. 

That’s when the HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend comes in handy. 

Although HelloFresh puts together everything you need for cooking a perfect meal, you won’t get their famous spice blends separately.

That’s why it’s time to make your own!

Like the HelloFresh fry seasoning, Southwest Spice Blend has to be on hand if you want to land perfectly flavorful dishes, no matter the occasion.

We’re going to help.

How to Make HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend

There is no need to buy pre-made sauce with lots of preservatives to give your dishes rich and spicy flavors.

HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend is a perfect seasoning you can make in a matter of minutes and use for months to come on all of your favorite dishes. 

There is nothing like a blend of southwest seasoning.

But it is HelloFresh that made it so popular.

The spices are similar to chili powder but are far more flavorful. 

And it goes without saying you don’t have to subscribe to HelloFresh for this stuff, since you can make this spice blend alone, using only these ingredients. 

Ingredients:

(10 servings)

• 4 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 2 tbsp chili powder

Instructions

You might be surprised by the low number of ingredients required for the HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend.

But you’ll all be stunned by how much this spice blend can elevate the flavors of your dishes. 

The best part is you can customize it based on your liking or dietary requirements.

Scale the chili back to make this blend milder, or add more for more heat. 

The recipe makes enough to last for a several servings, but you can scale it up if you like.

Spice doesn’t expire, so you’ll find it handy to have some in-stock in your pantry. 

Step 1:

Combine cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder in a medium bowl and mix well. 

Step 2: 

Store your spice in an airtight container or jar and use it on any of your favorite dishes for a comforting kick of spice.

Ingredient Substitution

The versatility of the Southwest Spice Blend comes down not only to the proportions of the ingredients but the ability to substitute them.

These 3 components are quite common in most of our kitchens.

1. Cumin

Cumin has a distinct aroma that gives a garlic-like vibe but is not as intense as garlic powder.

Nevertheless, it is an excellent option regarding non-garlic substitutes for garlic powder. 

Cumin enhances the characteristic flavors of your dishes and stimulates them.

Besides, it is often used to reduce the sweetness and give the dishes an excellent taste.

Use ½ teaspoon of cumin to replace 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

We know what you’re thinking 一 the recipe already has cumin.

We are going to try to create a variation of the recipe. So keep reading for further substitutes. 

2. Curry Powder 

Since curry blends almost always contain cumin, it is the best cumin alternative for the Southwest Spice Blend.

The other ingredients of a typical curry powder include mustard, turmeric, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, and black pepper. 

So many ingredients lend sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors—a rich addition to this spice blend.

However, you should use half the amount of cumin if you choose this substitute and more from there.

3. Oregano

Although dried oregano is often associated with Italian cooking, it is also one of the most popular spices in Latin American and Mexican dishes.

Like any other seasonings included in the chili powder, oregano could be used independently. 

You have to note oregano won’t offer you any of the heat or spice that chili powder does.

But adding other ingredients, either those mentioned above or the original listed in this recipe, will elevate the flavors, making it close to chili powder.

Use ½ of the chili powder measurements when going with oregano.

What to Serve with HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend

The uses of HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend are infinite!

This stuff provides warm and earthy flavors, so many dishes still need to be included.

Correspondingly anything from veggies, chicken, beef, pork, and fish will work well with this spice blend. 

Try adding it to your favorite dishes instead of salt and pepper. You’ll simply won’t recognize them aftwards.

Chili

Chili is a mixture of all hard spices like cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, and oregano that blend into a comforting dish.

However, Zippy’s chili is something completely different. That’s why we recommend adding HelloFresh Southwest Seasoning Blend here.

This spicy blend will change the taste of the traditional chili but won’t burn your tongue off.

Sweet umami flavors combined with the creamy texture make it irresistible. 

Chicken Modiga

Chicken Modiga is something that stays on the tip of your tongue for quite a long time.

You wouldn’t want to get rid of such flavors off your month.

All you need to make Chicken Modiga unforgettable is mushrooms, prosciutto, boneless chicken white wine, and Provel cheese.  

But in the end, the right seasoning makes it memorable. Stay assured Southwest Spice Blend won’t let you down.

The right amount in the right manner will do the trick.

Burrito

Burrito dressings have to be spicy to yield the best results.

Plus, no one can say no to a savory, mouth-watering, shredded chicken burrito with a flavorful avocado dressing and lime rice. Am I right?

Southwest Spice Blend seasoning will bring the best flavors from the burrito dressing.

If you want to savor it to the fullest, Southwest Spice Blend is a unique way to reach that. 

But note that the recipe already calls for cumin and chili powder.

So you might need to reduce those when introducing this spice blend to the burrito recipe.

How to Store HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend

The only thing you must pay attention to when storing dry spice is keeping it away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. 

Spice can lose flavor when humidity or heat is exposed for a while.  

That said, spaces over a stove or near windows won’t work.

Store HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend on the Shelf

Store HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend in an airtight container in the kitchen cabinet or pantry. Any cold and dark place will do.

Store HelloFresh Southwest Spice Blend in the Fridge

Storing spice in the fridge might not be recommended, but it’s not impossible.

To reduce the moisture, you must place the spice jars into an airtight box and add a bag of dry uncooked rice grains.