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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Jalapeño Recipes
Jalapeño is a versatile chile pepper that adds fresh heat, grassy flavor, and a crisp bite to everyday recipes. It works raw in salsas and salads, cooked into soups and sauces, or roasted for a deeper, smoky-sweet flavor.
Use jalapeños to brighten tacos, nachos, chili, cornbread, burgers, dips, marinades, and quick pickles. Removing the seeds and white ribs makes the heat milder, while leaving them in gives recipes a sharper kick.
Fresh jalapeños are especially useful when a dish needs both spice and freshness. Keep them on hand for finishing bowls, stirring into guacamole, blending into dressings, or adding heat to creamy and cheesy recipes.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories12 kcal
Protein2g
Fat4g
Carbs18g
Sugar5g
Fiber1g
Sodium4mg
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Jalapeño in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Jalapeño
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
40 min
Seared Sirloin with Cilantro-Lime Chimichurri and Roasted Sweet Potato Poblano Salad
Juicy pan-seared sirloin gets a bright cilantro-lime chimichurri and a warm roasted salad of sweet potatoes, poblano, shallot...
40 min
Cilantro-Lime Chimichurri Sirloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Poblano
Seared sirloin gets a bright, spicy cilantro-lime chimichurri and a hearty side of roasted sweet potatoes, poblano, shallot...
30 min
Southwest Steak Rice Bowls with Tomato Salsa and Avocado Crema
Seared Southwest-spiced steak, fluffy lime rice, fresh tomato scallion salsa, Monterey Jack, quick-pickled jalapeño and avocado crema come...
30 min
Soy-Ginger Sirloin Stir-Fry with Brussels Sprouts, Carrot and Jasmine Rice
A savory sirloin stir-fry with Brussels sprouts, carrot, jalapeño, ginger, soy sauce and lemon served over fluffy jasmine...
40 min
Cheesy Chicken Fajitas with Charred Peppers, Lime Crema, and Jalapeños
Soft flour tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, charred red pepper and onion, melted cheddar, tangy lime crema and...
40 min
Cheesy Chicken Fajitas with Bell Pepper, Pickled Jalapeño and Lime Crema
These skillet chicken fajitas layer seared chicken, lightly charred bell pepper and onion, melted cheddar, quick lime-pickled jalapeño...
30 min
Cumin Steak Rice Bowls with Charred Poblano and Cilantro-Lime Crema
Tender cumin-rubbed steak, garlicky lime rice, charred poblano and onion and a bright cilantro-lime sour cream sauce come...
40 min
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Cheddar, Bell Pepper and Lime Crema
Tender strips of seasoned chicken, lightly charred bell pepper and onion, melted cheddar tortillas, tangy lime crema and...
30 min
Caramelized Soy-Lime Sirloin with Jasmine Rice and Pickled Cucumber Radish Salad
Tender sirloin is marinated with soy sauce, lime zest, garlic, jalapeño and a touch of sugar, then quickly...
40 min
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Cheddar Tortillas, Lime Crema & Pickled Jalapeños
Tender chicken strips, sautéed red pepper and onion, melty cheddar tortillas, tangy lime crema and quick-pickled jalapeños make...
35 min
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Ground Turkey and Chipotle Sauce
These stuffed poblano peppers are filled with a savory mix of ground turkey, rice and spices, then topped...
10 min
Spicy Tempura Shrimp Tacos with Southwest Slaw and Pickled Jalapeño
These crispy tempura shrimp tacos are loaded with creamy southwest slaw, pickled jalapeño and zesty lime. A quick...
30 min
Hearty Black Bean and Corn Tortilla Soup with Avocado and Cheddar
This one-pot tortilla soup is packed with black beans, corn, bell pepper and a hint of jalapeño heat,...
35 min
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Turkey and Chipotle Sauce
Soft-roasted poblano peppers stuffed with spiced ground turkey and rice, smothered in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce and...
30 min
Vietnamese Marinated Sirloin Steak with Quick-Pickled Veggies and Jasmine Rice
Tender sirloin steak marinated in a bold Vietnamese-style blend of soy sauce, garlic, lime and jalapeño, served with...
40 min
Spicy Chicken and Cheddar Fajitas with Lime Crema and Pickled Jalapeño
These chicken fajitas are loaded with seared chicken strips, charred bell peppers and onions, melted cheddar and a...
30 min
Grilled Steak Fajitas with Smoky Vegetables and Lime Crema
Fire up the grill for these smoky steak fajitas with charred peppers, onions and a tangy lime crema....
40 min
Spicy Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Lime Crema
These homemade chicken fajitas feature tender strips of chicken, charred bell peppers and onions, melted cheddar cheese and...
25 min
Spicy Chorizo and Heirloom Tomato Spaghetti with Basil
A vibrant spaghetti dish featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, crispy chorizo and fresh basil, finished with Parmesan.
30 min
Hearty Black Bean and Corn Tortilla Soup with Avocado and Cheddar
This soul-warming tortilla soup is packed with black beans, corn, bell pepper and a hint of jalapeño heat,...
35 min
Garlic Chicken with Crispy Broccoli and Creamy Potato Sauce
A comforting dinner inspired by Peruvian flavors: pan-seared garlic chicken, crispy roasted broccoli and Yukon Gold potatoes drizzled...
30 min
Crispy Black Bean and Corn Tostadas with Fresh Pico de Gallo and Lime Crema
These crispy tostadas are loaded with smoky mashed black beans, charred corn, fresh pico de gallo and a...
35 min
Hearty One-Pot Beef and Black Bean Chili with Spicy Crema
This beef and black bean chili is a hearty one-pot meal loaded with flavor. Topped with a tangy...
30 min
Cumin-Seared Steak Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Sauce and Garlic Lime Rice
Tender cumin-rubbed steak, charred poblano and onion and garlicky lime rice come together under a bright, creamy cilantro...
30 min
Smoky Southwestern Chicken Flatbread Pizzas with Ancho Crema
These quick flatbread pizzas are loaded with spiced chicken, jalapeño and Monterey Jack, then drizzled with a smoky...
15 min
Cumin-Spiced Steak Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Dressing and Lime Rice
Tender cumin-rubbed steak, charred poblano peppers and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing come together in these vibrant steak bowls....
35 min
Crispy Black Bean and Corn Tostadas with Pickled Shallot and Creamy Jalapeño Crema
Crunchy tostadas loaded with smoky black beans, charred corn, fresh tomato, pickled shallot and a zesty crema. Perfect...
10 min
Crispy Tempura Tilapia Tacos with Chipotle Crema and Pickled Veggies
These Baja-style fish tacos feature crispy tempura-battered tilapia, a tangy slaw and creamy chipotle mayo for a quick...
35 min
Baked Black Bean Enchiladas with Lime Crema and Pickled Jalapeño
These cheesy black bean enchiladas are packed with southwest-spiced veggies, smothered in a tangy tomato sauce and topped...
30 min
Smoky Ground Beef Tacos with Bell Pepper, Lime Crema, and Pepper Jack
These smoky ground beef tacos are loaded with sautéed bell pepper, tangy lime crema and melted Pepper Jack...
25 min
Tex-Mex Flatbread Pizzas with Spiced Beef, Poblano & Two Cheeses
Crispy flatbreads topped with seasoned ground beef, charred poblano peppers, juicy tomatoes and a blend of Mexican cheeses-finished...
40 min
Spicy Chicken Fajitas with Bell Pepper, Lime Crema, and Pickled Jalapeño
These chicken fajitas are a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, featuring seared chicken strips, charred bell peppers and...
35 min
Spiced Pork and Charred Corn Tacos with Chili-Lime Crema
These tacos feature spiced ground pork, smoky charred corn and a tangy chili-lime crema, all topped with quick-pickled...
20 min
Spicy Chicken Tacos with Apple Cabbage Slaw and Lime Crema
These chicken tacos are loaded with Southwest-spiced chicken, a crisp apple cabbage slaw and a zesty lime crema...
20 min
Spiced Chicken Tacos with Apple Cabbage Slaw and Lime Crema
These quick and flavorful chicken tacos are topped with a crisp apple cabbage slaw and a zesty lime...
10 min
BBQ Pulled Chicken Bowls with Jalapeño Corn and Lime Crema
Ready in 20 minutes, these BBQ pulled chicken bowls are loaded with smoky chicken, buttery jalapeño corn, pickled...
Ingredient FAQ
Jalapeño recipe questions
What can I cook with Jalapeño?
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How many DandyRecipes use Jalapeño?
This ingredient page currently links to 375 published DandyRecipes that use jalapeño or one of its internal ingredient variants.
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