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Hot chili peppers rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 673 recipes to cook with it.

hot chili peppers

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 pepper (45g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 18Calories from Fat 1
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Sugars 2.4
Protein 0.8g
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 108%
Calcium 1% Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Hot chili peppers are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Hot chili peppers are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do hot chili peppers weigh?

Amount Weight
1 pepper 45 grams
½ cup, chopped or diced 75 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:辣椒
British (UK) term:
en français:piments chauds
en español:pimientos picantes

Recipes using hot chili peppers

There are 673 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Gobhi Paratha

Gobhi Paratha

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Gobhi Paratha: Indian stuffed cauliflower flatbread made with whole-wheat dough and a spiced filling of cauliflower, cumin, turmeric and green chili. Pan-fried in ghee until golden.

Joegie Sub Sandwich

Joegie Sub Sandwich

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Capocollo, salami, and provolone stack on a crusty Italian sub roll with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, hot peppers, and a drizzle of Italian dressing for a classic deli-style sandwich in 10 minutes.

Homemade Potato Appetizer

Homemade Potato Appetizer

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Try this recipe.They are great to serve as a party snack.

Blender Gazpacho

Blender Gazpacho

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Quick blender gazpacho with tomato, cucumber, green pepper, and rice vinegar. Vegan no-cook Spanish-style cold soup ready in 10 minutes. Garnish with finely diced cucumber for crunch.

Meatless Monday Chili

Meatless Monday Chili

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Vegan chili made hearty with marinated tempeh, kidney beans, mushrooms, and a long simmer in tomato and vegetable stock. Deep, savory, slow-cooked Meatless Monday meal.

Easy Sweet & Sour Veggie Salad

Easy Sweet & Sour Veggie Salad

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Sweet, sour and slightly spicy. Cucumber, sweet bell pepper, carrots, wood ears and smoked tofu are tossed with rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, soy sauce and Korean chili pepper. A very tasty side dish that goes well with all your favorite Korean dishes or most of the main courses.

Homemade Eggs Appetizer

Homemade Eggs Appetizer

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This recipe is very easy to make and tastes delicious. It’s my favorite appetizer. This is my method.

Paperbark Smoked Duck with Lllawarra Plum Sauce

Paperbark Smoked Duck with Lllawarra Plum Sauce

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Paperbark smoked duck, garnished with mushrooms and finished with Illawarra Plum Sauce.

Homemade Omelette Appetizer

Homemade Omelette Appetizer

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Simple recipe. Easy to make the perfect omelet every time. Try it!

Chili with Beef & Beans

Chili with Beef & Beans

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Classic stovetop chili with ground beef, dried pinto or kidney beans, fresh tomatoes, and a hit of cumin and hot chili. Slow-simmered for three hours until the beans turn velvety.

Remember the Alamo Chili

Remember the Alamo Chili

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Remember the Alamo Chili: a hearty Texas-style ground beef chili built on fresh hot chilies, garlic, cumin and citrusy Mexican oregano in a rich tomato base. Add beans if you must, and finish with a cool spoonful of sour cream.

Pumpkin & Coconut Cream Soup

Pumpkin & Coconut Cream Soup

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Thai pumpkin and coconut cream soup blends shrimp, lemongrass, and chilies into a paste, then simmers cubed pumpkin in coconut milk with basil for a fragrant Southeast Asian first course.

Pumpkin Soup with Coconut & Ginger

Pumpkin Soup with Coconut & Ginger

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Pumpkin soup with coconut cream and fresh ginger, brightened with lemon juice and a pinch of chili. Pureed silky-smooth and finished with chopped coriander. Thai-leaning fall comfort that works hot or chilled.

Thai Lion's Head Meatballs

Thai Lion's Head Meatballs

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Ginger-spiked pork meatballs browned until golden, then simmered in curried coconut milk sauce and served on crisp lettuce with fresh basil and lemon zest. A Thai twist on the Chinese classic.

Spagehtti Garlic & Oil

Spagehtti Garlic & Oil

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A very quick, easy and simple meal. Use a high-quality olive oil for great results.

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

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Bold, briny spaghetti alla puttanesca with San Marzano tomatoes, capers, black olives, and anchovies tossed in garlicky olive oil. This quick Italian pasta dish hits the table in 40 minutes with layers of salty, savory depth in every forkful.

Homemade Coconut Rotti -Srilanka

Homemade Coconut Rotti -Srilanka

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Sri Lankan coconut roti (pol roti), a rustic pan-fried flatbread packed with shredded coconut, fresh chili, and curry leaves. No yeast, ready fast, and made to scoop up fish or chicken curry.

Sweet Justice Kung Pao Chicken

Sweet Justice Kung Pao Chicken

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Traditional Chinese Recipe. You can cook this kung pao chicken in many ways, it depends on your own flavour, this sweet juistice should be loved by kids and women!

Tripe Spicy Batter

Tripe Spicy Batter

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Tripe spicy batter: precooked tripe dipped in a zesty white-wine batter spiked with garlic, chili, and Greek gyros seasoning, then fried crisp and golden. Crunchy fritters to dunk in tartar sauce or mayo.

Jerk Marinade

Jerk Marinade

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Jamaican jerk marinade with allspice, scotch bonnet chili, thyme, and scallions. Authentic Caribbean heat and warm spice for chicken, pork, or seafood. Mix and marinate.

Gulai Daun Singkong Tumbuk(Grilled Fish with Greens)

Gulai Daun Singkong Tumbuk(Grilled Fish with Greens)

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Indonesian grilled fish simmered in a fragrant coconut milk curry with turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, and fresh greens. A traditional Gulai recipe that brings bold Southeast Asian flavors to your table in 35 minutes.

Roasted Tofu With Oyster Mushroom Gravy

Roasted Tofu With Oyster Mushroom Gravy

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Using this lovely way to cook tofu, you will be amazed by the flavored texture tofu, serve with tasty mushroom gravy, it is a perfect dish.

Penne All'Arrabbiata

Penne All'Arrabbiata

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Fiery penne all'arrabbiata with pancetta, crushed Roma tomatoes, capers, green olives, anchovies, and hot chili peppers simmered in red wine. A bold, spicy Italian pasta ready in 45 minutes.

Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillo Salsa

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Fresh tomatillo salsa verde with roasted garlic, hot chili peppers, scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Chunky, tangy, and layered with smoky roasted depth. Makes 3 cups for chips, tacos, and everything in between.

Hot Onion Chutney

Hot Onion Chutney

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Hot Vidalia onion chutney is a fiery, lemon-bright condiment with cumin, mustard seed, and chili heat. A small-batch canning recipe that yields four half-pint jars for cheese boards and curries.

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