Condiments and seasonings are areas where it’s very tempting to buy ready-made products. If you do, please read the labels carefully! Scrutinize the ingredients list for any forms of sugar (dextrose, maltodextrin, high fructose corn syrup) and any mention of industrial vegetable/seed oils (canola, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, safflower, soybean, and sunflower oil).
At the very least, here’s an MSG-free substitute for G. Washington broth:
- 2 T. onion powder
- 2 T. parsley flakes
- 1 T. celery salt
- 1 t. turmeric
- 1/4 t. garlic powder
- 1/4 t. marjoram
- 1/4 t. savory
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in airtight container. Use in recipes, seasoning to taste.
If you choose to make all your own seasonings at home, here’s another place to start:
30 Condiments, Seasoning Blends, and Dressings You Can Make at Home
https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/30-condiments-seasoning-blends-and-dressings-you-can-make-at-home/
Then browse through these sections (some vegan alternatives are given):
Condiments & Seasonings
Dips
DILL RANCH VEGETABLE DIP
https://lowcarbyum.com/dill-ranch-dip-veggies/
Guacamole
Super-Easy Guacamole
https://www.verywell.com/super-easy-guacamole-2242379
Hummus
ALMOND LOW CARB HUMMUS
https://gwens-nest.com/almond-low-carb-hummus-recipe/
Ketchup
LOW CARB SUGAR-FREE KETCHUP RECIPE
https://www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-low-carb-sugar-free-ketchup-recipe/
Homemade Sugar Free Ketchup
https://lowcarbyum.com/homemade-sugar-free-ketchup-recipe/
Mayonnaise
EASY MAYONNAISE RECIPE
https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/easy-mayonnaise-recipe/
MAYO RECIPE WITH AVOCADO OIL
https://www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-paleo-mayo-recipe-avocado-oil
Vegan Egg-free Keto Mayo
https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/vegan-keto-mayo
Vegan Mayonnaise
I would not use coconut sugar, mainly because it’s not a staple that I buy and keep in my house. I, personally, have never understood why mayonnaise even needs any sweetening at all! If I were to use sweetening, I would use stevia or erythritol (Swerve or Truvia).
http://tasty-yummies.com/2015/03/03/how-to-make-vegan-mayonnaise/
Whole Egg Mayonnaise
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/159507/whole-egg-mayonnaise/
Pesto
Basil Pesto
https://cafedelites.com/homemade-basil-pesto-recipe/
CHEESY VEGAN BASIL HEMP SEED PESTO RECIPE
https://avocadopesto.com/vegan-basil-hemp-seed-pesto/
Tried-and-True Basil Pesto
https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/tried-and-true-basil-pesto
Pickles
QUICKLES (QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS)
https://iwashyoudry.com/quickles/
DILL PICKLE BUTTER
https://noblepig.com/2015/01/dill-pickle-butter/
Habanero Garlic Pickles
http://www.flavorfuleats.com/habanero-garlic-pickles/
Seasoning Mixes
Easy Homemade Old Bay Seasoning
http://www.vidarecipes.com/recipe/easy-homemade-old-bay-seasoning/
Homemade Fajitas Seasoning Mix
https://diethood.com/homemade-fajitas-seasoning-mix/
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING
http://holisticallyengineered.com/2013/04/homemade-taco-seasoning-low-carb-and-paleo.html
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Keep this seasoning mix in a Mason jar so you’ll always have it at a moment’s notice!
https://www.eatingonadime.com/how-to-make-homemade-taco-seasoning/
Latin Spice Blend
https://www.carbsmart.com/low-carb-latin-spice-blend.html
Mediterranean Herb Spice Blend
https://www.carbsmart.com/mediterranean-herb-spice-blend.html
Mexican Adobo Seasoning
https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/adobo-seasoning-10555
Ranch Spice Mix
https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/ranch-spice-mix
Healthy Taco Seasoning
By Maria Emmerich, April 20, 2013
https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/taco-seasoning/
Sour Cream
COCONUT SOUR CREAM [VEGAN]
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/homemade-coconut-sour-cream/
Tofu Sour Cream
https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-sauces-condiments/tofu-sour-cream/#gs.4s86bm
Syrups
Bananas Foster Syrup
For pancakes and waffles.
https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/bananas-foster-syrup/
SUGAR-FREE MAPLE SYRUP RECIPE – 4 INGREDIENTS
https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/sugar-free-maple-syrup/
Tartar Sauce
HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE
https://simplysohealthy.com/homemade-tartar-sauce-recipe/
Tartar Sauce
https://www.myketokitchen.com/keto-recipes/keto-tartar-sauce/