50+ Healthy Spicy Recipes For Food Lovers

Love bold flavors? Discover 20 healthy spicy food recipes packed with heat, flavor, and nutrition—perfect for every spicy food lover!

Spicy chicken saute with jalapeno- 20 healthy spicy food recipes.

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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!

20 Healthy Spicy Food Recipes

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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

4.82 stars average

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

5 stars average

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 stars

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)

4.53 stars average

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

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This vegan pasta recipe is made with garlic, olive oil and YOWZERS!^TMred 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

4.41 stars average

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

4.41 stars average

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

4.75 stars average

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

4.60 stars average

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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

4.50 stars average

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

5 stars

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

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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

4.10 stars average

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

4.50 stars average

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

4.45 stars average

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

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These protein-packed hummus quinoa patties are naturally vegan and made with creamy hummus, corn, and jalapenos.

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Jamaican Escovitch Fish

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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

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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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4 responses to “20 Healthy Spicy Food Recipes”

Brenda

Love, love, LOVE all these spicy recipes! Thank you so much for sharing my spicy squash pickles!

Camilla Hawkins

Loving all these spicy dishes, thank you for including my spicy mango chutney:-)

1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Of course!
  
Helene

So many new recipes to try out! Love it!