What Is Chile pepper and How Can I Use It?
Chile pepper rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 31 recipes to cook with it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (37g)Food group
Chile pepper is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does chile pepper weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 37 grams |
| 1 pepper | 0 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 智利辣椒 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | piment | |
| en español: | Chile pimiento |
Recipes using chile pepper
There are 31 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Kukul Mus Thakkali or Chicken & Tomato Curry
Kukul Mus Thakkali, a Sri Lankan chicken and tomato curry with coconut milk, lemongrass, curry leaves, fenugreek and cardamom. Marinated and simmered for rich, layered flavor.
Salsa Rojo
This tomato salsa is very delicious, especially with homemade whole wheat pita chips, they are really tasty together.
Absolutely Perfect Palak Paneer
THis one was yummy.I heeded the advice of those who went before and used plenty of salt and also coarse chopped the spinach before cooking and skipped the processing. I didn't have any ricotta or tomato in the house and was dying to try it so I substituted extra firm silken tofu and just skipped the tomato. It was still delicious!
Chicken Sate With Peanut Sauce
Nowadays chicken become more popular and welcomed by people, low fat, much fibire, this chicken sate with peanut sauce goes very well!
Grilled Salmon with Minted Salsa
Grilled salmon with minted tomato salsa: pink fillets seared over fire and topped with a half-pureed warm salsa of tomato, mint, jalapeño, and green onion. A bright, garden-fresh dinner.
Quinoa En Salpicon
Quinoa salpicon salad tossed with fresh cucumber, tomato, mint, and parsley in a zesty lime-chile vinaigrette. A bright, protein-rich Latin American side dish served cold.
Pork Chili with Artichoke
Pork chili with artichoke hearts and white beans: a Mediterranean-leaning chili with cumin, oregano, white wine, and roma tomatoes. Lemon juice and cilantro hit at the end for brightness.
Clams Sailor Style
Fresh clams steamed open with eight cloves of garlic, olive oil, white wine, chile pepper, and bread crumbs that thicken the broth into a scoopable sauce. Simple, rustic, and loaded with garlic.
Cheese-Stuffed Burgers
Cheese-stuffed burgers hide a pocket of Monterey Jack and fresh chile pepper inside lean ground beef patties, then get served on toasted crusty bread with sliced tomato. The Juicy Lucy goes Southwest.
Vegetarian Quick Black Bean Soup
If you love black beans then you have to try this simple recipe that will satisfy your tastebuds.
Ricotta Tacos - Tacos De Requeson
Tacos de requeson: corn tortillas stuffed with ricotta cheese, fried golden and crisp, then filled with a tangy lime-radish-cilantro salsa. A traditional Mexican street food you can make at home.
Caribbean Vegetable Stew
Low-fat vegetarian stew packed with sweet potatoes, okra, cabbage, and tomatoes, brightened with fresh ginger, lime juice, and cilantro. Topped with crunchy peanuts.
Oniony Tempeh
Indonesian-style crispy fried tempeh tossed with caramelized onions, garlic, chili pepper, sweet soy sauce, and brown sugar. Crunchy, sweet, spicy, and ready in 25 minutes.
Sopa De Frijol Negro (Black Bean Soup)
Cuban-style black bean soup simmered with ham hock, scotch bonnet pepper, and a splash of dark rum stirred in just before serving. Rich, smoky, and deeply satisfying.
Rasta Pasta
Vegetarian rasta pasta with a creamy pumpkin coconut sauce spiced with allspice, thyme, and ginger over angel hair. Loaded with broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, and corn.
Thai Cucumber
Thai cucumber salad (ajad) with quick sweet-vinegar dressing, paper-thin onion, fresh red chile, and crunchy roasted peanuts. The classic 10-minute side for satay and grilled meats.
Shredded Turkey & Pinto Bean Burritos
Shredded turkey and pinto bean burritos with cumin-spiced tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, and crunchy cabbage. A quick, hearty wrap ready in under 40 minutes.
Jim's Yellow Split Pea Soup
Yellow split pea soup simmered with a ham bone, carrots, celery, and thyme for 3 hours until thick and smoky. A hearty, old-fashioned soup that turns a leftover ham bone into a full meal.
Black Bean, Corn, & Jalapeño Salad
This is a no-fail recipe. And if it lasts more than a day, it's still fantastic 3 days later. All of my friends and co-workers love this dish for potlucks and parties! TRY IT!
Rogan Josh (Indian lamb in spiced cream sauce)
From recipe request: posted by posted by SuzieQue. Rogan josh is classic of Kashmiri cuisine. Some preparations are very lavish with lots of sweet spices and liberal amounts of cream. The name rogan josh means "red meat," and reflects the reddish color of the dish.
Spicy Seafood Chili
Spicy seafood chili simmers shrimp, scallops, clams, and firm fish in a roasted-pepper tomato base with green salsa and Anaheim chilies. Southwestern coastal stew with a fiery kick.
West Indian Rice & Peas with Tempeh
West Indian rice and peas turns vegan with crisp tempeh, coconut-toasted brown rice, and black-eyed peas simmered with bay. Cinnamon, chile, and bell pepper bring Caribbean warmth.
Pinto Bean, Andouille Sausage Stew
Pinto bean and andouille sausage stew with smoked paprika, three peppers, and a bright lime finish. A smoky Cajun-Creole one-pot with rendered bacon fat building deep bottom-of-the-bowl flavor.
