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    Home » Recipes » Recipe Roundup Collections

    22 Favorite Cumin Recipes

    Modified: Apr 12, 2024 · Published: Aug 9, 2022 by Ashley

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    Cumin is an incredibly versatile, aromatic spice that can be used in a variety of ways. Check out our collection of (now 22!) favorite cumin recipes!

    My family loves to use ground cumin and cumin seeds in recipes from all over the world. If you've ever been looking for ways to use cumin more in the kitchen, keep reading!

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    Glass jar of homemade taco seasoning mix.

    Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

    I usually quadruple the recipe and make it in a jar so I have it on hand at all times for tacos and taco salads.

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    ¾ view of a sheet pan with Falafel-Spiced Chickpea Flatbread on top surrounded by garnishes.

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    A cast iron skillet filled with chicken fajitas with tortillas and garnishes alongside.

    Our Favorite Chicken Fajitas

    Grab your cast iron skillet - these chicken fajitas are a one-pan meal that is so good they'll outshine your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant!

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    Tortilla chip scooping up guacamole.

    Dino’s Restaurant-Style Guacamole

    Restaurant-style guacamole is super simple to make at home! 2 ripe avocados + a few ingredients and you have the perfect Mexican appetizer in just 5 minutes!

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    Overhead view of bowls of Spicy Turkey Three-Bean Chili with toppings and cornbread alongside.

    Spicy Turkey Three-Bean Chili

    The best bowl of spicy turkey chili is easy to make at home! Includes tips for making it milder, freezing, and topping ideas. Perfect comfort food!

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    Top Chef All Star Marcel Vigneron's Chimi-Verde Dip

    Top Chef All-Star Marcel Vigneron’s Chimi-Verde Dip

    Tomatillos, fresh herbs, & avocado are blended together in this silky-smooth, spicy dip recipe courtesy of Top Chef All-Star Marcel Vigneron.

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    Holding a spice jar with layers of ingredients for homemade fajita seasoning Penzeys copycat recipe.

    The Best Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe – Penzeys Copycat Spice Mix

    Learn how to make the best homemade fajita seasoning blend from pantry staples so you can have restaurant-style fajitas at home any time!

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    Tex-Mex Meatballs with Mexican Cauliflower Rice: This paleo, gluten free Tex-Mex meal is simple enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for company. Super flavorful clean eating at its best!

    Tex-Mex Meatballs with Mexican Cauliflower Rice

    This paleo, gluten-free Tex-Mex meal is simple enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for company. Super flavorful clean eating at its best!

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    Overhead view of a plate with 3 Spiced Chickpea Tacos with Cilantro-Peach Relish and lime wedges.

    Spiced Chickpea Tacos with Cilantro-Peach Relish

    A sweet and tangy peach relish is piled on top of spiced chickpeas for a summery spin on these meat-free tacos.

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    Grilled Steak with Spicy Latin Rub

    Grilled Steak with Spicy Latin Rub

    A flavorful mix of spices and chipotle peppers impart bold flavors onto your steak of choice. Great with a spicy glass of Chilean red wine!

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    Bar-B-Q Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple Guacamole: Grilled pineapple-studded guacamole is piled on top of these turkey burgers that have been brushed with a sweet-and-spicy bar-b-q sauce. #ad

    Bar-B-Q Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple Guacamole

    Grilled pineapple-studded guacamole is piled on top of these turkey burgers that have been brushed with a sweet-and-spicy bar-b-q sauce.

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    Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.

    Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites

    These cucumber bites are a healthy party appetizer recipe with major Middle Eastern flair! They're quick & easy to assemble and make a great addition to any game day appetizer spread, dinner party, or cocktail party.

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    Cast iron skillet full of steak fajitas with toppings and tortillas alongside.

    Our Favorite Steak Fajitas

    These tender steak fajitas are one of my family's very favorite meals - a perfect Tex-Mex dinner made in a single cast iron skillet.

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    Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Ranch Dip

    Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Ranch Dip

    Simply seasoned chicken thighs are cooked in the Instant Pot till tender, then shredded + sandwiched between 2 types of cheese in this delicious recipe.

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    Latin-Spiced Pork + Squash Skillet with Chili Lime Cherries: (#ad) This smoky-sweet single skillet meal is a quick and easy way to get a comfort food dinner with Latin flair on the table any night of the week.

    Latin-Spiced Pork + Squash Skillet with Chili Lime Cherries

    This smoky-sweet single skillet meal is a quick and easy way to get a comfort food dinner with Latin flair on the table any night of the week.

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    A plate of Roasted Kabocha and Eggplant Tacos with Poblano Crema and lime wedges.

    Roasted Kabocha and Eggplant Tacos with Poblano Crema

    There’s no need to peel the squash for these vegetarian tacos – just scrub it clean! You can even save the seeds and roast them for a tasty snack later.

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    Falafel in pita bread with toppings served with yogurt-herb sauce.

    Falafel with Yogurt-Herb Sauce

    Chickpea and herb patties are stuffed into pocket pitas for a tasty, plant-based sandwich. Delicious with a quick, tangy yogurt-herb sauce!

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    Muhammara in a serving dish topped with feta cheese alongside pita bread.

    Muhammara

    A rich, garlicky dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses. Great served with pita bread and feta cheese.

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    Terri's Favorite Vegetarian Black Bean Burger

    Terri’s Favorite Vegetarian Black Bean Burger

    These veggie burgers pack some major flavor! The combination of cumin with fresh cilantro and green onion inside the patties is a real keeper.

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    Mortar and pestle with toasted spice guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips.

    Toasted Spice Guacamole

    Toasting spices before grinding them with a mortar and pestle amps up the flavor in this guacamole recipe.

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    Plate of Falafel-Spiced Chickpea Salad with Tahini-Lemon Vinaigrette and a fork.

    Falafel-Spiced Chickpea Salad with Tahini-Lemon Vinaigrette

    This quick, simple Middle Eastern salad + homemade pita chips brings all the flavor of falafel in a fraction of the time - no deep frying required!

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    Caramelized Cumin-Roasted Carrots

    Caramelized Cumin-Roasted Carrots

    Aromatic cumin seeds add Indian flair to this simple side dish.

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