Red pepper flakes
About the ingredient red pepper flakes. Including 1,337 recipes with red pepper flakes, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What are red pepper flakes?
Crushed red pepper , also known as red pepper flakes, are a condiment consisting of dried and crushed (as opposed to ground) red chili peppers. Crushed red pepper flakes are made from hot dried red peppers.
Crushed red pepper shakers have become as standard as salt and pepper on tables at Italian restaurants and especially pizza parlors in the United States. So common, in fact, are the red pepper flakes as a pizza ingredient that the spice is also known as "the pizza pepper".
Red pepper flakes are not made of one type of chili, but from various combinations of ancho, bell, cayenne and more. Often there is a high ratio of seeds, which intensifies the heat of the pepper.
Crushed red pepper flakes are used in pickling, chowders, gumbos, spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce and sausage. As chilis have become more popular the styles and varieties of peppers used to make crushed red pepper has also increased.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (5g)Where found
Red pepper flakes are usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Red pepper flakes are a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do red pepper flakes weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 5 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 1 grams |
Related
Spices and Herbs
| In Chinese: | 红辣椒片 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | flocons de piment de poivrons rouges | |
| en español: | hot pimiento rojo |
Recipes using red pepper flakes
There are 1337 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Squash Noodle all’Arrabbiata
The mere sight of this cute-looking yummilicious noodle, served on a plate, will make you salivate, and if you eat it, it will make you reinvigorated too. This Italian dish is a brilliant blend of arrabbiata sauce and squash in the form of noodles. The carefully spiralized noodle and diced tomatoes make this dish very appealing to the eyes. But it doesn’t stop there, its appearance is as great as the taste. Oh… The squash noodles are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre which make the body healthy. They also have a minimal amount of fat, are rich in protein and are relatively low in calories and carbs. It is a great source of energy for the body—and a great delight to the mouth! That’s also very important. Now, let us see how we can prepare this tempting dish. Shall we!
Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce
This delicious spaghetti sauce is loaded with heart healthy ingredients. After trying this sauce, you will always skip the store-bought ones.
Zesty Meatball Sandwiches- Crock Pot
Try something different for lunch with this scrumptious dish you can use to make amazing sandwiches.
Rosemary Lemon Grilled Chicken Recipe
A sensational treat for your taste buds as well as tummy, the Rosemary & Lemon Grilled Chicken is a no-fuss recipe that can be had anytime of the day. Packed with flavours, it is a healthy and nutritious alternative to other fried chicken recipes. A meal by itself, it can also be served with a side of salad, mashed potatoes and gravy for an extravagant meal experience.
Pasta Shells with Salmon, Tomatoes & Toasted Bread Crumbs
This easy and simple recipe also came out delicious. Lemon juice added a touch of refreshing taste, and the overall flavour was well balanced. Giving this dish a five star.
Mama Delilah's Pasta Primavera
Hearty and zesty, this is my favorite pasta to make. It's a little bit of work, but comes out as stunning visually as it tastes. Definitely worth the effort. Enjoy!!!
Chavos Taco Seasoning
This is my favorite recipe for tacos with a mixture of New Mexican Cuisine as well as other ethnic recipes.
Collard Green Goodness
The first time I tried this version of the recipe, I ate it for all three meals. LOVED it! If you have leftovers, toss in a can of tomatoes, a can of white beans, and whatever veggies you have in the fridge, and make yourself a tasty soup.
Pasta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
A fuss-free and delicious one-pan meal is packed with goodness and yumminess, use whole wheat pasta to make it even healthier.
Easy Alfredo Tortellini with Garlic for Two
So easy, so simple, and so deliciously creamy. An easy alfredo sauce enriched with garlic coats the tortellini. Best of all, it's ready in 20 minutes flat!
Vegetable Smoked Tofu Salad with Soy-Maple Dressing
Lots of fresh veggies and smoked tofu are tossed with a flavorful yet light soy-maple dressing.
Chickpea Salad with Parsley, Lemon & Sun-dried Tomatoes
It was a chickpea day for me yesterday. Made two different chickpea salads, this is one of them and comes from our member "Franklinfamily". The flavor was refreshingly delicious.
Bob's Beef Chili
Nothing is better than a bowl of warm chili in a cold day. It's cozy and warm you up.
Avocado & Watercress Salad with Soy Dresssing
A light yet flavorful salad. It's refreshing, tasty and easy to make. Lots of textures and flavors. Creamy, crunchy and delicious.
