What Is Paprika and How Can I Use It?
Paprika is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 1,777 recipes to get you started.
What is paprika?
Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried fruits of Capsicum annuum (e.g., bell peppers or chili peppers).
Paprika is used as an ingredient in a broad variety of dishes throughout the world. Paprika is principally used to season and color rices, stews, and soups, such as goulash, and in the preparation of sausages as an ingredient that is mixed with meats and other spices.
Capsicum peppers used for paprika are unusually rich in vitamin C. Much of the vitamin C content is retained in paprika, which contains more vitamin C than lemon juice by weight.
Paprika is also high in other antioxidants, containing about 10% of the level found in açaí berries. Prevalence of nutrients, however, must be balanced against quantities ingested, which are generally negligible for spices.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (6g)Quick facts
Where to find paprika: Paprika is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group: Paprika is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
- In Chinese
- 辣椒粉
- British (UK) term
- Paprika
- en français
- paprika
- en español
- paprika
How much does paprika weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 6 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 2 grams |
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Recipes using paprika
There are 1777 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Potato & Scallion Casserole
A comforting and savory dish featuring layers of golden-brown potatoes and tender scallions, bound together with a creamy yogurt-egg sauce and baked to perfection. Ideal as a hearty side or a light main course.
Secret Ingredient French Onion Soup
A French onion soup that boasts an abundance of caramelized onions and a deep, rich color achieved with a secret ingredient. This addition enhances the depth of color and adds a subtle backdrop to the soup, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the caramelized onions.
Tomato Gazpacho
Chilled Spanish tomato gazpacho blended from ripe tomatoes, garlic, onion, green pepper, and olive oil, sharpened with vinegar and a hit of paprika. No-cook summer soup served with crunchy garnishes.
Cheddar Bacon Treat
Sharp cheddar whipped with sour cream, Worcestershire, and crispy crumbled bacon makes a rich, tangy spread for this loaded cheddar bacon sandwich. Ready in 10 minutes flat.
Honduran Meat & Vegetable Stew
This traditional Honduran stew combines tender beef, pork, and chicken with hearty vegetables like yucca, green and ripe plantains, and potatoes.
Favorite Tuna Salad
Classic tuna salad mixes canned tuna with celery, onion, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice in a creamy mayo base. The simple deli-style sandwich filling done right.
Baba Ghanoush No.1
Baba ghanoush blends roasted eggplant with garlic, cumin, and lime juice into a smoky Middle Eastern dip. Vegan, five-ingredient, and ready in 30 minutes. No tahini in this lighter version.
Hummus #1
Classic Middle Eastern hummus blended from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Topped with paprika-tinted olive oil and parsley for a smooth, creamy dip ready in 30 minutes.
Yummy Avgolemono (rice soup)
Avgolemono is the classic Greek lemon-egg rice soup, a silky chicken broth thickened with whisked eggs and fresh lemon juice. Light, restorative, and ready in 35 minutes.
Aunt Ann's Creamy Potato Soup
Aunt Ann's creamy potato soup: waxy potatoes simmered with leek, onion, and celery in herb-scented broth, then finished with cream. Part of the soup gets mashed for a thick, rustic body. Pure comfort.
Best Black Bean Chili
Black bean chili built on home-ground spices and dried ancho chile. Vegetarian, vegan-adaptable, with toasted cumin and homemade chili powder. Serve over melted cheese with creme fraiche and roasted poblanos.
Spiced Hummus
Spiced chickpea hummus blended with cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and tahini. Food processor makes it silky smooth. Chill before serving with pita or vegetables.
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.
Chili, Chuck Morford
A hearty beef and two-bean chili loaded with jalapenos, kidney and black beans, and a deep spice blend, slow-simmered with an optional splash of beer. Big-batch, crowd-pleasing, and seriously warming.
So Good Carrot & Orange Soup
Carrot and orange soup with leeks, cayenne, and ginger blended into a silky vegan puree. Bright citrus and warm spice work together for a soup that shines hot or chilled.
Crunchy Breakfast Wrap for Two
Skip the fast food queue - it's easy to make your own breakfast wraps at home. Crispy home fried potatoes, egg, cheese and a sausage patty wrapped up in a crispy tortilla.
Chili Ala Capt. James Mcdonnell
Beef and Italian sausage chili with a tablespoon of instant coffee for depth, two kinds of beans (kidney and refried), and a Monterey Jack topping. Captain's recipe.
Chili Super Bowl
Big-batch Super Bowl chili with ground beef, pinto beans, and tomato juice base, simmered low for hours with a deep spice blend of cumin, cayenne, and paprika. Feeds a crowd.
Double-Decker Cheese Melt
Double-decker cheese melt with a creamy cheddar-butter-egg spread blended in a food processor, layered on two slices of bread, and baked until golden and bubbly. Ready in 20 minutes.
Jimmy's Butternut Squash Chowder
Vegan butternut squash chowder made creamy without a drop of dairy. Blended squash, sweet potato, and carrot form a velvety base, brightened with garlic, rosemary, and thyme and topped with toasted almonds.
Remember the Alamo Chili
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.
Chavos Taco Seasoning
This is my favorite recipe for tacos with a mixture of New Mexican Cuisine as well as other ethnic recipes.
Roasted Spiced Pumpkin Maple Soup
Nothing is better than a warm pumpkin soup at your Thanksgiving menu.
Awesome Breakfast Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
Soft and scrumptious biscuits that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Bob's Curried Carrot Soup
Low-fat curried carrot soup simmers carrots in chicken broth, then purees with curry powder and a dash of hot sauce. Four-ingredient pantry soup that's silky, vibrant, and surprisingly low calorie.
Arcadian Eight Bean Chili
Arcadian eight bean chili packs six bean varieties, ground beef, bacon, and dried poblanos into a smoky simmered crowd-feeder. Cinnamon and coriander give this chili an unexpected depth.
Favorite Garlic-Broccoli Soup
Garlic broccoli soup purées a whole dozen blanched garlic cloves with steamed broccoli into a creamy béchamel-based bowl. Rich, comforting, finished with half-and-half and paprika.
Bowl of Compassion Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian chili loaded with kidney beans, three kinds of peppers, jalapenos, and TVP for hearty texture. A cookoff-tested vegan chili that tastes even better the next day.
Tomato Chutney
Mango chutney sounds very familiar with us, but you can make tomato chutney as well, and the savory flalvor goes well with all kinds of dishes. Here it is.
Pad Thai Pseudo
An easy homemade pad Thai that skips hard-to-find tamarind, leaning on fish sauce, vinegar, and paprika for that sweet-sour-salty tang. Chewy rice noodles tossed with tofu, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts.
Bandera Chili
Texas Bandera chili with ground chuck, tomato sauce, lite beer, and jalapeño pinto beans. Bold chili powder and a long simmer build the kind of deep, beefy stew that gets better the next day.
Hungarian Omelette
Quick and easy breakfast, this omelet turns out very moist with juicy tomatoes and sweet peppers.
Best Buffalo Chicken Wings
Crispy deep-fried buffalo wings with classic hot sauce and butter coating. Authentic game day chicken wings with cayenne-spiked flour coating, perfect for parties and Super Bowl.
Roasted Carrot & Red Pepper Soup
Oven-charred carrots and red peppers turn naturally sweet when roasted, then pureed into a velvety soup with lime zest and cinnamon. Vegan, gluten-free comfort in a bowl.
Almond Butter & Sour Cream Hummus
Unlike classic hummus, this one is made with chickpea, almond butter and light sour cream. It tastes incredibly creamy and delcious. If you are a big fan of all of these three ingredients, this hummus should on your to-make list. Enjoy :)
Green Salad Tossed with Tomato Dressing
Crisp green salad with romaine, Granny Smith apple, and toasted walnuts tossed in a creamy oil-free tomato dressing thickened with toasted almonds, lemon, and paprika.
Creamy Hot Acorn Squash Soup
Creamy acorn squash soup with roasted squash, carrots, sherry, half-and-half, and warm spices. The autumn soup served in hollowed-out squash bowls for a stunning fall-table presentation.
Creamy Hot Acorn Squash Soup
Creamy acorn squash soup with roasted squash, carrots, sherry, half-and-half, and warm spices. The autumn soup served in hollowed-out squash bowls for a stunning fall-table presentation.
Edamame & Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus
What a tasty hummus. If you have never tried to make a hummus with edamame, roasted bell peppers, and peanut butter, you should add this one to your to-try list. Carrot, celery, chips or crackers all go deliciously well with it.
Barbecued Chicken
Grilled chicken rubbed with a bold homemade spice blend of paprika, chili powder, and garlic, brushed with a sweet ketchup-brown sugar BBQ sauce with a hint of orange. Crispy skin, juicy meat, zero fuss.
Chicken Burgers
Homemade chicken burgers ground from chicken breast and bound with soaked bread, egg, onion, garlic, marjoram and paprika. Pan-fried golden and served on buns with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato and dill pickles.
Roasted Curried Cauliflower
Just made this roasted curried cauliflower for lunch, and it was very tasty. Loved how sweet the onions came out after the roasting with the strong caramelized flavor as well, yum. The cauliflower florets were tender with a little bit crisp, perfect texture :)
Maccaroni & Cheese with Vegetables
A quick, easy and delicious way to make mac and cheese. Adding some broccoli, bell peppers, and mushrooms makes it more nutritious too.
Spicy Tripe & Beans
Completely different recipe than Jamaican or Spanish ones. I used few known methods to make beans easier to digest. They all work very well not to make music.
