Love bold flavors? Discover 20 healthy spicy food recipes packed with heat, flavor, and nutrition—perfect for every 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. And don’t worry about it being too spicy, just pair it with something more neutral to balance out your palate! Like Cuban Black Beans and Rice or Homemade Pita Bread. 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 You’ll Love These Spicy Recipes
- Spicy food is linked to many health benefits, including increased metabolism and improving gut health and blood pressure!
- Not all spice is the same! The flavors are unique and complex in each dish.
- You can experience the food of many different cultures!

Frequently Asked Questions
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Did you try any of these spicy recipes? The next time you make one, snap a picture and share it to your socials! Tag @thelemonbowl and #thelemonbowl so we can admire and share your meal.
20 Healthy Spicy Food Recipes
Spicy Chicken Sauté with Jalapeño
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Spelt Tabbouleh with Jalapeño Vinaigrette

Sweet & Spicy Hot Chili Chicken Noodles | Ambitious Kitchen

Spicy Corn Skillet with Garlic and Chilis
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Caribbean Fish Soup (Fish Tea)
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Spicy Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil
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Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeño Caper Vinaigrette
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Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo With Linguine
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Spicy Lebanese Roasted Potatoes
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Green Chile Stew
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Kung Pao Shrimp
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Low Carb Ground Turkey Lettuce Cups
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Spicy Chicken Ramen
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Spicy Tuna Pasta Puttanesca
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Flank Steak Tacos
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Authentic Tequila Lime Shrimp
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Vegan Hummus Quinoa Patties
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Jamaican Escovitch Fish
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Jamaican Curry Chicken
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Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers – Iowa Girl Eats


Hi, I’m Liz!
Hey there, I’m Liz Della Croce and I’m thrilled to have you here! My aim is to motivate and ignite your passion for cooking amazing meals for your loved ones. I believe in the power of real, wholesome ingredients that are bursting with flavor and won’t break the bank. Whether it’s a traditional Lebanese recipe from my family or a culinary creation from across the globe, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover that nutritious food can be exciting, affordable, and easy to prepare.
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