Do you love spicy food? Don’t miss this complete collection of 20 healthy recipes for the spicy food lover!
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut with healthy eating? Trust me, I hear you. Planning dinners week in and week out can be tiresome. One way to beat through the boredom is to kick up the heat level in dishes. Whether it’s adding a little cayenne, swirling in a little Sriracha, or sautéing with a dollop of chili paste, here are 20 Healthy Spicy Food Recipes that will shake up your weekly menu!
Why Eat Spicy Food?
- Helps with weight loss. Capsaicin (the oil found in hot peppers) increases your body temperature, which increases your metabolism, which helps you burn more calories.
- Numerous health benefits. Again, capsaicin has been connected with health benefits including improving gut health, lowering cholesterol, and lowering blood pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What can you put in food to make it spicy?
My easy, go-to ingredients are jalapeños, chili paste, cayenne, and hot sauce.
What country makes the spiciest food?
I’m sure everyone has a different opinion on this one, but I pull inspiration from many countries that enjoy spicy food, like Mexico, India, and Thailand.
What if something tastes too spicy?
Make sure to offer something neutral with the meal to counteract the spice. Things like pasta, rice, or bread.
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20 Healthy Spicy Food Recipes
Spicy Chicken Sauté with Jalapeño
25 minutes
Tender chicken breast cubes are sautéed with garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Thinly sliced jalapeños add a spicy kick that mellows when cooked.
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Spelt Tabbouleh with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
15 minutes
A twist on the traditional dish, spelt gives this tabbouleh an added chewy texture that pairs perfection with the slightly spicy jalapeño vinaigrette.
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Sweet & Spicy Hot Chili Chicken Noodles | Ambitious Kitchen
Hot chili chicken noodles tossed in a flavorful meat sauce. These sweet & spicy chicken noodles are packed with protein & better than takeout!
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Spicy Corn Skillet with Garlic and Chilis
5 minutes
This 5 minute side dish recipe is jam packed with garlicky flavor and perfect for using up fresh or frozen sweet corn.
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Caribbean Fish Soup (Fish Tea)
40 minutes
This fragrant broth-based Caribbean fish soup, also known as fish tea, is made with hearty veggies, potatoes and various types of fish and seafood.
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Spicy Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil
25 minutes
This vegan pasta recipe is made with garlic, olive oil and YOWZERS!TM red chili peppers for a little kick. Flavor-packed and perfect for serving with grilled chicken, broiled salmon, roasted shrimp and more.
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Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeño Caper Vinaigrette
30 minutes
Cauliflower is roasted until sweet and caramelized then drizzled with a briny, tangy and slightly spicy lemon caper jalapeño vinaigrette.
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Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo With Linguine
25 minutes
An easy 15 minute dinner recipe, this spicy shrimp pasta is made with tomatoes, garlic, chili flakes and linguine.
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Spicy Lebanese Roasted Potatoes
30 minutes
Spicy Lebanese potatoes, traditionally known as “batata harra” are roasted until crispy then tossed in a fragrant sauce made with garlic, cilantro, lemon.
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Green Chile Stew
1 hour 40 minutes
This New Mexican style green chile stew is made with roasted green chiles, tender pork, and creamy Yukon potatoes.
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Kung Pao Shrimp
20 minutes
A healthy version of the Chinese takeout classic, my Kung Pao Shrimp is sweet, spicy and perfectly balanced. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Low Carb Ground Turkey Lettuce Cups
25 minutes
These protein-packed lettuce cups are made with ground turkey simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce made with garlic, ginger, lime juice and YOWZERS red chili peppers. They're crunchy, tangy and naturally low carb.
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Spicy Chicken Ramen
40 minutes
A quick, weeknight version of the traditional Japanese noodle soup, spicy chicken ramen is warm, satisfying and oh-so-comforting.
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Spicy Tuna Pasta Puttanesca
25 minutes
This fast and easy pasta recipe is quick, spicy and delicious. Made with common pantry ingredients, the whole meal comes together in less than 15 minutes!
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Flank Steak Tacos
35 minutes
Smoky, spicy, and freshly flavored with red pepper and onion, these Flank Steak Tacos are the perfect meal to please the whole family.
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Authentic Tequila Lime Shrimp
30 minutes
A fast and easy weeknight dinner, serve this tequila lime shrimp with warm corn tortillas, over rice or tossed with pasta.
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Vegan Hummus Quinoa Patties
30 minutes
These protein-packed hummus quinoa patties are naturally vegan and made with creamy hummus, corn, and jalapenos.
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Jamaican Escovitch Fish
40 minutes
This authentic Jamaican seafood recipe is traditionally made with red snapper sauteed with a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy mixture of peppers, carrots and onions.
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Jamaican Curry Chicken
45 minutes
This authentic Jamaican curry recipe is made with tender chicken breasts, hearty veggies, and fragrant spices like turmeric and ginger.
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Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers – Iowa Girl Eats
Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers are spicy, savory, and simple. This easy, sizzling appetizer recipe will fly off the platter!
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Love, love, LOVE all these spicy recipes! Thank you so much for sharing my spicy squash pickles!
Loving all these spicy dishes, thank you for including my spicy mango chutney:-)
Of course!
So many new recipes to try out! Love it!