Blackened Seasoning

Makes 1⁄3 cup | Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

•  2 tbs. paprika
• 1 tbs. cumin seeds
• 2 tsp. coriander seeds
• 2 tsp. black peppercorns
• 1 1⁄2 tsp. coarse sea salt
• 1 1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. white peppercorns
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1⁄2 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin and coriander seeds and dry toast them for two to five minutes, shaking the pan often to cook them evenly. Remove from heat and cool.
2. Combine the ingredients in a mortar or spice grinder and grind into a fine powder.
3. Transfer to a jar and seal tightly. Stored at room temperature, blackened seasoning will keep for six months.

Excerpted with permission from Afro-Vegan by Bryant Terry, copyright © 2014. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc. Photography © 2014 by Paige Green.