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Vegetables ingredient guide
Chili Pepper Recipes
Chili peppers are vibrant vegetables used to bring heat, brightness, and complexity to recipes ranging from salsas and stir-fries to soups, marinades, curries, and roasted vegetable dishes.
Their flavor can be fruity, smoky, grassy, or sharply spicy depending on the variety. Fresh chili peppers work well sliced, minced, stuffed, blistered, or blended into sauces, making them a versatile ingredient for both quick meals and slow-cooked dishes.
Use them to build controlled heat in recipes: remove the seeds and inner ribs for a milder result, or keep them in for a stronger kick. A little acidity, sweetness, fat, or dairy can help balance their spice.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories167 kcal
Protein2g
Fat0.2g
Carbs9.5g
Sugar5.1g
Fiber1.5g
Sodium7mg
Gluten-freeyes
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Chili Pepper in recipes
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The nutrition panel uses reference values per 100g for the ingredient category: Vegetables.
Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Chili Pepper
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
20 min
Garlic Shrimp Tagliatelle with Heirloom Tomatoes and Lemon Cream
Fresh tagliatelle is tossed with garlicky shrimp, juicy heirloom grape tomatoes, chili, butter, sour cream and lemon for...
20 min
Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Creamy Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
Tender pan-seared chicken gets coated in a tangy barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar gemelli and simply...
30 min
Spicy Pancetta Penne with Tomato Arrabbiata and Spinach
Penne pasta tossed in a lively tomato arrabbiata sauce with pancetta, red onion, garlic, fresh chili, spinach and...
10 min
Ginger-Lime Teriyaki Steak Bowls with Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
Tender diced steak, charred broccoli, red onion, ginger, lime and glossy teriyaki sauce are served over fluffy jasmine...
20 min
Tangy Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Chive Mac and Green Beans
Pan-seared chicken gets coated in a sticky barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar chive pasta and tender...
Soy-Honey Pork Meatball Yakisoba with Broccoli
Savory pork meatballs, tender-crisp broccoli and chewy yakisoba noodles are tossed in a glossy soy-honey sesame sauce with...
20 min
Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Zucchini and Garlic Herb Butter
A bold shrimp pasta tossed with zucchini, sliced chili pepper, garlic herb butter, Parmesan and a splash of...
35 min
Spiced Beef Tacos with Golden Kiwi Avocado Salsa
Tender strips of seasoned beef, charred poblano and onion, creamy sour cream and a bright golden kiwi-avocado salsa...
20 min
Tangy BBQ Chicken with Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
A quick stovetop chicken dinner with sticky vinegar barbecue sauce, creamy cheddar gemelli and tender green beans.
30 min
Garlic Soy Steak Bowls with Jasmine Rice and Sriracha Lime Mayo
Tender diced steak cooked with garlic and soy sauce, served over buttery jasmine rice with a crisp cucumber-carrot...
35 min
Sesame Soy Pork Meatballs with Yakisoba Noodles and Green Beans
Savory pork meatballs are browned, steamed until tender, then tossed with chewy yakisoba noodles, crisp green beans, scallions,...
30 min
Spicy Penne Arrabbiata with Pancetta and Fresh Spinach
This homemade penne arrabbiata sauce is packed with fiery chili, crispy pancetta and fresh spinach. A quick, bold...
30 min
Green Salsa Enchiladas with Poblano and Black Beans
These green salsa enchiladas are packed with roasted poblano, black beans and melted Monterey Jack cheese, all baked...
35 min
Black Bean and Poblano Enchiladas with Green Salsa and Spiced Crema
These saucy, cheesy enchiladas are packed with poblano, black beans and tomato, then baked under green salsa and...
35 min
Poblano and Black Bean Enchiladas with Green Salsa and Monterey Jack
These saucy, smothered enchiladas are packed with poblano pepper, black beans and Monterey Jack cheese, all baked under...
45 min
Cumin Chimichurri Skirt Steak with Avocado and Charred Corn Salad
A vibrant and flavorful skirt steak topped with a cumin-spiked chimichurri, served alongside a summery salad of roasted...
5 min
Quick & Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice
Make restaurant-worthy chicken tikka masala at home in just 25 minutes. Tender chicken simmered in a creamy, aromatic...
35 min
Sticky Thai Chili Glazed Chicken with Garlic Rice and Roasted Green Beans
This Thai-inspired sweet chili chicken is pan-seared and coated in a sticky, spicy-sweet glaze made with honey, sriracha...
20 min
Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Zucchini and Garlic Herb Butter
A quick and fiery shrimp spaghetti loaded with zucchini, garlic herb butter and Parmesan. Ready in 20 minutes!
10 min
Quick Thai Coconut Curry Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
This quick Thai coconut curry chicken with bell pepper and cilantro lime rice is a flavorful, 30-minute dinner...
35 min
Ginger Soy Chicken with Bell Peppers and Buttery Scallion Rice
Pan-seared chicken breasts in a sweet-savory ginger soy glaze, served over fluffy buttery scallion rice with tender bell...
5 min
Quick Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Jasmine Rice
This speedy Thai basil chicken stir-fry features tender chicken, crisp green beans and fragrant jasmine rice, all tossed...
30 min
Smoky Cherry BBQ Chicken Cutlets with Pineapple Rice and Green Beans
Juicy chicken cutlets coated in a sweet and smoky cherry ancho barbecue sauce, served with buttery green beans...
30 min
Spicy Pork and Udon Noodle Soup with Kale and Ginger
A bold and comforting soup featuring ground pork, thick udon noodles and tender kale in a fragrant ginger...
35 min
Spicy Sriracha Chicken Rice Bowls with Lime-Cucumber Salad
These vibrant Vietnamese-inspired chicken rice bowls feature juicy chicken in a savory-spicy soy-lime sauce, fluffy jasmine rice and...
10 min
30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
This Thai coconut curry chicken is creamy, flavorful and ready in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken and bell...
20 min
Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Zucchini and Garlic Herb Butter
This spicy shrimp pasta with zucchini is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, ready in just 20 minutes....
35 min
Spicy Vietnamese Chicken Rice Bowls with Sriracha Mayo
Fluffy jasmine rice, tender chicken in a savory-spicy sauce and a zesty carrot-cucumber salad come together in these...
20 min
Tangy Carolina-Style BBQ Chicken with Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Get your barbecue fix fast with this tangy, vinegar-spiked Carolina-style BBQ chicken, paired with creamy stovetop mac and...
35 min
Poblano Black Bean Enchiladas with Green Salsa and Monterey Jack
These saucy, smothered enchiladas are packed with poblano pepper, black beans and melted Monterey Jack cheese, all baked...
10 min
Smothered Poblano and Black Bean Enchiladas with Green Salsa
These hearty enchiladas are stuffed with poblano, tomato and black beans, smothered in green salsa and melted Monterey...
20 min
Spicy Shrimp Linguine with Zucchini and Garlic Herb Butter
This spicy shrimp linguine recipe delivers a fiery kick with Thai chili, tender zucchini and garlic herb butter....
30 min
Hearty Pork and Yakisoba Noodle Soup with Kale and Ginger
A comforting bowl of pork noodle soup with kale, ginger and a savory broth that's packed with flavor....
25 min
Tangy North Carolina BBQ Chicken with Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Get all the bold, tangy flavors of North Carolina barbecue in under 30 minutes with this easy stovetop...
10 min
Loaded Cheddar Cheeseburgers with Oven Fries and Special Sauce
Juicy beef patties topped with creamy pimento-style cheddar, served on toasted buns with charred onion, tomato, pickles and...
20 min
Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Zucchini and Chili
A quick and fiery shrimp pasta loaded with zucchini, Thai chili, garlic herb butter and Parmesan. Ready in...
Ingredient FAQ
Chili Pepper recipe questions
What can I cook with Chili Pepper?
Use the collection links and recipe cards on this page to find dinners, lunches, quick meals and ingredient-focused recipe ideas with chili pepper.
How many DandyRecipes use Chili Pepper?
This ingredient page currently links to 267 published DandyRecipes that use chili pepper or one of its internal ingredient variants.
Can I filter Chili Pepper recipes by cooking time?
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Are nutrition and dietary labels exact?
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