Cinnamon Free Lime Cumin Taco Drizzle
Bright, tangy, and deeply savory, this lime and cumin drizzle is the kind of finishing sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. The combination of fresh lime juice, smoked paprika, and garlic powder builds a bold, layered flavor without leaning on any warming spices that can sneak into store-bought taco sauces and seasoning blends. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, that's actually a bigger issue than it sounds — so many taco seasonings and bottled dressings quietly include it as a background note. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can drizzle freely without second-guessing the label. A quick whisk brings the olive oil and lime juice together into a smooth, slightly thickened emulsion that clings beautifully to whatever you pour it over. Tacos are the obvious move, but it's equally at home over roasted vegetables or spooned onto a grain bowl. The optional cilantro adds a fresh herbal lift that makes the whole thing feel like something you'd get at a really good taqueria.
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6 servings
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, sea salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small mixing bowl.
- 2
Whisk vigorously until the oil and lime juice are fully emulsified and the mixture looks uniform and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
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