Recipe: Chile and Herb Salt Substitute (food processor)

CHILE AND HERB SALT SUBSTITUTE

"Use this recipe to eliminate excess salt from your diet. Try this mixture on baked potatoes, pasta, and vegetables - and especially on corn on the cob."

1/4 cup dried parsley
1/4 cup dried basil
2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon crushed, dried red chiles such as piquins or 2 teaspoons New Mexican red chile powder

Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend for 10 seconds or so. (Only use dried herbs.)

Put the mixture into a shaker jar and cover tightly until ready to use. You can keep this for several months.

Heat Scale: Mild to medium

Makes 1/2 cup
Source: The Chile Pepper Encyclopedia by Dave Dewitt