Spices for beans
The spices, herbs, and blends that earn a place with beans, drawn from each entry's pairing notes.
Adobo seasoning
Savory, garlicky, peppery, all-purpose
Allspice
Warm, like clove and cinnamon
Ancho chile
Sweet, raisiny, mild, gently smoky
Asafoetida
Pungent, sulfurous raw, oniony cooked
Bay leaf
Herbal, piney, faintly tea-like, subtle
Berbere
Hot, smoky, warm, deeply spiced
Cayenne
Sharp, hot, clean heat
Chili powder
Earthy, warm, mildly smoky, savory
Chipotle
Smoky, hot, sweet, deeply savory
Cumin
Earthy, warm, nutty, faintly bitter
Dried lime
Sour, fermented, musty, intensely citrus
Epazote
Pungent, savory, resinous, petrol-herbal
Guajillo chile
Tangy, fruity, berry-like, medium heat
Khmeli suneli
Herbal, warm, savory, blue-fenugreek
Marjoram
Sweet, mild, floral, gently warm
Quatre epices
Peppery, warm, sweet, aromatic
Sage
Savory, earthy, piney, slightly musty
Savory
Peppery, savory, thyme-like, herbal
Smoked paprika
Smoky, sweet, deep, gently warm
Thyme
Herbal, savory, minty, peppery
Urfa biber
Smoky, raisiny, dark, gently warm