Hot and Spicy Recipes

Spicy black bean burgers with jalapeño, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Pan-fried vegetarian patties with crispy edges and a tender, chunky center.

Spicy black bean chili ready in 25 minutes with pre-seasoned canned beans, salsa-style tomatoes, corn, and melted cheddar on top. A vegetarian weeknight dinner in one skillet.

Spicy black-eyed peas simmered with cumin, chili powder, dry mustard, canned tomatoes, and Tabasco. A quick Southern side dish served over rice or with grits.

Spicy Chinese stir-fried chicken with hoisin sauce, bamboo shoots, ginger, and crushed red chili peppers. Marinated in sherry and soy, wok-ready in 10 minutes.

This is absolutely fantastic, delicious and yummy.

Savory vegan corn pancakes made with whole wheat flour, chipotle peppers, garlic, scallions, and soy milk. Smoky, spicy, and golden brown in just 30 minutes. No eggs or dairy needed.

This hearty spicy corn ragout brings together sweet corn, fresh spinach, red peppers, and jalapeños in a quick 30-minute one-pot dish that's low-fat and loaded with bold flavor.

Spicy cranberry pork chops with whole-berry cranberry sauce, raisins, brown sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon. A sweet-tart microwave pork chop dinner.

Old-fashioned spicy date cookies with oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and allspice. Chewy drop cookies that spread thin and crisp at the edges. Ready in 30 minutes.

Spicy garbanzo bean soup with potatoes, tomatoes, saffron, turmeric, cumin, and ginger simmered for four hours from dried chickpeas. A Moroccan-inspired vegan soup finished with lemon and cilantro.

Indian-style deep-fried whitefish marinated in a garlic, cumin, coriander, and star anise paste with lemon juice. Crispy, golden, and packed with warm spice.

Fresh tomatillo green sauce with jalapenos, cumin, cilantro, and garlic sauteed in vegetable stock. A low-fat, bright salsa verde for tacos, enchiladas, and grilled meats.

Spicy red lentil soup with mustard greens, dry-toasted cumin and cinnamon, and a finishing splash of white wine. A Middle Eastern-leaning vegetarian soup with deep spice and a peppery green bite.

Spicy lentil and tomato soup with garam masala, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder. A vegan, high-protein Indian-spiced soup that simmers into a thick, warming bowl in under an hour.

Spicy Lentil and Pepper Sauce for Pasta or Rice recipe

Spicy lentil potato stew simmers brown lentils, cubed potatoes, carrots, and celery in tomato juice with chili powder, oregano, and basil for a hearty one-pot vegan dinner.