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Mexican Bean Spice Mix

Mix a big batch of Mexican bean spice mix with cumin, chili powder, garlic and onion. Just a spoonful or two seasons a pot of beans.

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Sara Noel
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Mexican Bean Spice Mix

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A big batch of cumin, chili powder, garlic, onion, salt and pepper for seasoning pots of beans. Keep a jar in the cupboard or share it as a gift.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSeasoning
CuisineAmerican
Servings71 tablespoons
Calories14
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup cumin
  • ½ cup chili powder
  • 4 tablespoons salt
  • 1 ½ cups dried minced garlic
  • 4 tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups dried minced onions

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • zip-top bags
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Put all six ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Stir until well combined.
  3. Pour into a zip-top bag, vacuum-seal bag, or airtight jar.
  4. Close tightly and keep in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Start with 1 to 2 tablespoons per standard pot of cooked beans; taste and adjust. Airtight in a cool, dry cupboard; within 6 months; shake before each use.

Nutrition

Serving: 7g | Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 71 tablespoons; cups dried minced onions counted as dehydrated onion. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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