By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 5
51 cal · 5 min
Spanish Seasoning Blend
Recipe GLPR28d86d5cdb1151
A vibrant, warm spice blend inspired by Spanish cuisine. Combining smoked paprika with ground cumin and black pepper, this versatile seasoning adds depth and authentic Spanish flavor to meats, roasted vegetables, soups, and rice dishes. The optional red pepper and cayenne allow you to adjust the heat level to your preference.
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Ingredients
¼ cup smoked paprika
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper (optional)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
Measure out the smoked paprika, ground cumin, and freshly ground black pepper into a small bowl.
If desired, add the crushed red pepper and cayenne pepper to the bowl for extra heat.
Stir all ingredients together until well combined and evenly distributed.
Transfer the blend to an airtight container or spice jar for storage. Label with the contents and date.
Use as needed to season meats, vegetables, rice, soups, and other Spanish-inspired dishes.
Comments
Every ingredient is a pantry staple available at any Charlotte grocer—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, ALDI, and Walmart all stock these spices, with no special trip required. At roughly $0.10 per serving, this is essentially free once you have the component spices on hand, and the five-minute time claim is honest: it's just measuring and mixing. The real value is that this blend works across weeknight proteins and vegetables with zero fuss, keeps indefinitely in a jar, and makes the next week's cooking faster. The only caveat is that if you're buying all five spices new, the upfront cost is real—but you're building a kitchen staple that will pay for itself in two or three uses.
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