50+ Healthy Spicy Recipes For Food Lovers

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, this Asian inspired coleslaw has both green and red cabbage and 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 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 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 and then grilled to juicy and tender 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 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 Beef and Basil with Vermicelli Noodles

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Grilled Pineapple Tofu Skewers with Spicy Mango BBQ Sauce

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Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Spicy Chili Verde with White Beans

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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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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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Vegan Cauliflower Chickpea Golden Stew

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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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Slow Cooker Spicy White Chicken Chili

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Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Burrata

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