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Mexican Bean Spice Mix

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword bean seasoning, big batch seasoning, homemade bean spices, mexican spice mix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 71 tablespoons
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.

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

Directions

  • Put all six ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • Pour into a zip-top bag, vacuum-seal bag, or airtight jar.
  • 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.