Do you love spicy food? Don’t miss this complete collection of over 50 healthy recipes for the spicy food lover!
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut with healthy eating? Trust me, I hear you. 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 50+ healthy recipes for the spicy food lover!
Spicy Asian Coleslaw
A flavorful twist on the classic coleslaw, this Asian inspired salad is creamy, tangy and slightly spicy.
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Spicy Side Dishes:
Vegetarian Mexican Baked Hummus Dip
This quick and easy vegetarian appetizer recipe is made with two types of beans, spicy hummus and plenty of shredded cheese.
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Spicy Chipotle Hummus
Spicy chipotle hummus is an easy homemade hummus recipe with a powerhouse ingredient: chipotle peppers in adobo. You can adjust the spice level on this healthy dip to right where you want it!
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SPICY ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
A simple recipe for spicy Asian cucumber salad with green onions, tossed in a soy sauce and sesame oil dressing. Low carb, keto, gluten free, and vegan.
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SPICY SAUTÉED KALE RECIPE
Whip up this spicy sautéed kale recipe to pair up with almost any entrée. Though be careful, the amazing flavors in this side dish just may steal the whole show! 112 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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Spicy Tuna Pasta Puttanesca
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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Spicy Seafood Recipes:
Baked Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
These fresh and flavorful baked fish tacos with mango salsa are made with broiled tilapia and topped with a sweet and spicy mango salsa.
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Spicy Tuna Bites
These quick and easy, 6 ingredient spicy tuna bites are a healthier spin on the classic spicy tuna roll that has all the taste without the fat or carbs. Perfect for a light lunch and has zero Freestyle Smartpoints!
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Spicy Cedar Plank Salmon
Spicy Cedar Plank Salmon is an easy salmon recipe using ingredients already in your pantry. Pair it with sweet wine for a perfectly balanced meal, scroll on down for my perfect pairing!
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SUSTAINABLY CAUGHT – SPICY TUNA TOSTADAS
Quick and easy meal idea! Spicy Tuna Tostadas are a fresh and bright way to use canned tuna. They feature a light tuna salad with a vibrant salsa and toasted tortilla base.
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Spicy Red Sriracha Quinoa
Fiery and hot, spicy red sriracha quinoa is not for the faint of heart! The perfect taste bud poppin’ Asian side dish recipe to please all of your spicy loving gluten-free and vegan friends!
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Spicy Bloody Mary With Smoky Bacon
This Bloody Mary recipe gets a spicy kick from homemade jalapeño-infused vodka that's easy to make and pairs perfectly with the smoky, salty bacon garnish.
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Quick and Easy Chicken Madras
This Quick and Easy Chicken Madras is a deeply flavored, mild Indian curry that is on the table in about 30 minutes. If you’re a curry fan, this is the dish for you.
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Spicy Chicken & Beef , Tofu Recipes:
Chipotle Grilled Chicken Breasts
Easy to prepare, chicken breasts are marinated in a sweet and smoky honey chipotle sauce then grilled to juicy perfection.
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Spicy Soba Noodles With Chicken
Asian flavors combine to create an easy chicken dish with spicy soba noodles that you can on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken Drumsticks
Your best game-day recipe for Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken Drumsticks! Bring the heat and flavor in a healthy, gluten-free, and paleo way that will keep the crowd cheering for more than just the winning touchdown!
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Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Fennel
Tender chicken meatballs are baked to perfection and seasoned with crushed fennel seeds and Tabasco sauce for a kick.
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Spicy Red Lentils and Rice
Spicy Red Lentils and Rice! If you love Indian dal, you’ve gotta try this healthy, vegan and gluten-free dish. Spiced lentils in a savory curry sauce.
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Spicy Lebanese Roasted Potatoes
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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Spicy Southwestern Steak Stir Fry with Cilantro-Lime Rice
Stir-fry recipes are perfect for a fast cooking filling meal. This Spicy Southwestern Steak Stir Fry with Cilantro-Lime Rice shares the flavor inspiration from Santa Fe, New Mexico and makes an exciting East-meets-Southwest satisfying meal!
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Slow Cooker Posole Rojo Stew
Red posole (pozole) soup, a traditional Mexican stew, is a classic comfort food recipe made with dried chilis, pork and hominy.
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Sweet, Spicy and Sticky Chicken Thighs
Spicy, Sweet and Sticky Chicken Thighs – An easy and quick one skillet meal including sticky, tender and delicious chicken thighs rubbed with a homemade spice rub and brushed with an amazingly sweet honey sauce.
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Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Spirals
Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Spirals with Guacamole is an amazingly delicious meatless dinner or appetizer with crispy sweet potatoes coated in garlic & chili powder and topped with a zesty guacamole.
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Spicy Squash Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
These Pickled Squash slices have a fresh texture and a spicy kick. The refrigerator pickles come together in just a few minutes, with no special canning equipment needed!
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Spicy Asian Chicken Zoodle Soup
picy Asian Chicken Zoodle Soup is a lightened up version of your favorite Asian Chicken Noodle Soup using zucchini noodles. A spicy chicken broth is paired with chicken, carrots, fresh cilantro and green onions, Sriracha, lime juice and fresh ginger. This soups packs a lot of flavor into one bowl of soup.
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Baked Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
These fresh and flavorful baked fish tacos with mango salsa are made with broiled tilapia and topped with a sweet and spicy mango salsa.
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Spicy Sriracha Lime Chicken Zoodle Soup
Short on time? Try this speedy and spicy sriracha lime chicken zoodle soup! Zucchini noodles have never tasted so good!
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Easy Shakshuka (Gluten Free)
Gluten free and vegetarian, this spicy Shakshuka recipe is a satisfying one pot meal for any time of year.
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Honey Harissa Roasted Eggplant
Honey and harissa roasted eggplant is sweet and spicy and deliciously creamy on the inside.
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More Spicy Dinner Ideas:
Vietnamese Bahn Mi
A twist on the traditional Vietnamese sandwich, this chicken sausage bahn mi is made with pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro and a spicy mayo.
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Spicy Beef Stir Fry (One Pan)
This quick & easy spicy beef stir fry with red peppers is inspired by Asian/Chinese flavors. Tastes better than take out and best served with rice/ noodles.
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Green Chile Chicken Stew
Green Chile Chicken Stew with potatoes, corn, and fresh Hatch green chiles!
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Slow Cooker Curried Eggplant
Eggplant and zucchini slow cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with Indian spices. Serve with cauliflower rice for a flavorful vegan and gluten-free meal!
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Spicy Spinach Quesadilla Recipe
Dig into a cheesy, easy Mexican dinner with this Spicy Spinach Quesadilla Recipe!
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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:-)
Liz DellaCroce
Of course!
Helene
So many new recipes to try out! Love it!