The BEST Spicy Vegetarian Recipes
Check out this list of the BEST Spicy Vegetarian Recipes! Let us know which recipes you try in the comments below!
How to add some spice!
If you’re just wanting to add some heat to a recipe you already love, here are my favorite ways:
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: If you’re looking to add a little heat to a recipe without changing the flavor too much, try adding some crushed red pepper flakes.
- Cayenne pepper: Cayenne pepper is another fairly neutral way to add heat to a meal. Be careful though, a little goes a long way.
- Hot sauce: This is a great way to douse on some heat. There are SO many delicious hot sauces out there. Local farmer’s markets are often great places to snag a fun and interesting hot sauce. In my pantry we usually keep at least a cayenne hot sauce, a green hot sauce, and an ancho chili hot sauce.
- Ancho chile powder is one of my favorite spices to add heat to a recipe. It’s rich and smoky, with a unique flavor. I use it in my vegetarian chili, queso flameado, and even my Nashville Hot Tofu recipe.
- Sriracha: I separate this one out from other hot sauces because it has such a unique flavor profile. It’s great on eggs, tacos, and for spicing up take-out. I also use it in my peanut sauce to get a lot of flavor with less ingredients.
- Hot peppers: This is probably the most common way to add some spice to a recipe. Jalapenos, serranos, and habaneros are great options.
- Chutneys: If you’re not a huge fan of spicy but you love a good flavor, a chutney is a great way to add a little flavor without a lot of heat. I love chutneys on sandwiches and cheese boards.
What are some of your favorite creative ways to add spice to a recipe?
The BEST Spicy Vegetarian Recipes
These delicious and easy spicy vegetarian recipes are perfect for adding some heat to your meals. Being from the south, spice is present in many meals and I’ve developed quite the taste for it. Adding some heat is a great way to add extra flavor to your meals without adding a bunch of unhealthy ingredients. These spicy vegetarian recipes are not only delicious, but they are also easy. This list includes recipes that are perfect for weeknight dinners, lazy weekends, and entertaining.
Spicy Vegetarian Recipes
These delicious Spicy Vegetarian Recipes are perfect for satisfying your spice cravings.
These layered enchiladas are super easy, but if you prefer to roll them, feel free!
Sweet and spicy corn made even better with a couple key ingredients!
This delicious corn can be as spicy as you like. 3 Hatch chiles make it pretty spicy, so if you want it less spicy, omit some Hatch chiles or sub them for Anaheim.
These delicious potatoes are the perfect blend of salty, sweet, spicy, and tangy.
This easy vegetarian Thai dipping sauce is perfect for crunchy veggies, as a salad dressing, or with fried tofu.
These super quick Chili Garlic Green Beans are the perfect side.
Crispy tofu and sweet, spicy, umami sauce combine for a mouthful of flavor in every bite.
This smoky margarita is a complex take on a classic.
Nashville Hot Tofu is a delicious and flavorful dinner. Feel free to adjust the spices, add more cayenne pepper for a more spicy meal. Or swap it for more smoked paprika for a tamer dish.
This delicious spicy roasted red pepper sauce is super simple to make. Be sure to adjust the spice level to your preference.
This versatile sauce is delicious with spring and summer rolls, and it's also great with salads, satay, and more. Make sure to season it to taste, as it's made with prepackaged ingredients, different brands can have different amounts of sugar and salt.
This smoky and spicy pimento cheese is a delicious twist on the classic. Feel free to play with the spices for your own twist!
Spicy sweet potatoes combine with creamy avocado and a savory poblano cream sauce for a delicious taco.
Blistered shishito peppers are delicious by themselves, but even better with an amazing sauce. The kewpie mayo trio is fantastic, but have fun with it and try what you like!
This gooey cheese is a crowd-pleaser. Make sure to cook the mushrooms down well.
Delicious Banh Mi tacos filled with crisp veggies and tasty salt and pepper tofu are a crowd-pleaser.
These fried cheese tacos are delicious and packed with flavor. Server with hot sauce if you like it even hotter.
This dish is one of my favorites, and it looks harder than it is. Don't worry about sticking exactly to this recipe, lots of different vegetables taste good in here, so feel free to mix it up.
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