Sometimes, you just need a little heat to complement your sweet, or a little zest to impress. In case you are not familiar with seasoning your fruit, let this recipe be your entry point. Let us first explain that there is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the refreshing flavors of fresh produce. Eating a juicy peach on a hot summer day is magical, as is enjoying a crisp apple in the middle of fall. Every now and again, though, you can elevate your fruit with just a touch of citrus and spice.

A lot of cultures salt their melons and add a squeeze of lemon or lime to bring out the flavor. This is a popular serving method for cantaloupe in Italy. For this chili lime watermelon snack, though, we get inspiration from Mexico, where putting chili powder, salt, lime, and other seasonings on fruit is very popular. It’s an ingenious hack that takes fruit, or vegetables, to a new level. Talk about adding a little pep to your step! Something about the spicy sweet flavor combination with a kiss of zesty lime makes you wanna get moving!

The great thing about watermelon is that it pairs beautifully with myriad flavors. You can add it to salsas, salads, and desserts. You can even grill it for a savory summer appetizer. This chili lime watermelon is just another way to be creative with one of summer’s most popular fruits. Plus, this recipe is much healthier than adding an overly salty, processed syrup to your fruit. Always go the healthier route if possible!

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We aren’t sure how much you use spice blends, but if you are like most people, chances are you go through them quickly. Maybe you get the crazy idea to try your hand at making your own spice blends for a change! Once you do that and realize the difference in flavor, you may never go back to store bought blends. Such is the case for this homemade chili seasoning, which is free of preservatives and additives.

Chili seasoning is not solely reserved for your favorite batch of chili; rather you can add it to salad dressings or other dishes. You most likely have the spices you need to make this chili seasoning in your spice cabinet or drawer. If ever you need to make more, you can buy more individual spices and create the spice blend. The great thing about that is that you will avoid the harmful ingredients, especially excess amounts of sodium, found in pre-mixed seasonings and packets.

A chili seasoning packet seems convenient, but not in regards to your health. In stores, a pre-mixed packet of chili seasoning can contain anti-caking agents and artificial flavors. In reality, chili seasoning typically consists of five to eight spices. Those spices usually include chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and a few others. You can always customize the ingredients to tailor the flavor to your liking. And as a final note, chili powder is not the same as chili seasoning. That’s that!

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You read that right. If you love chili cheese fries then you will LOVE this healthy and vegan take on this dish, full of nutrients and flavor.

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Sometimes, the only thing that will hit the spot is a big plate of chili cheese fries. Unfortunately, that same plate will also cause serious digestive problems, such as bloating, gas, and possible constipation or diarrhea. We didn’t mean to gross you out from the start, but that is just the reality of scarfing down a big plate of chili cheese nachos. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about that with this healthier vegan rendition.

This recipe comes together with a handful of pantry ingredients, many of which are rich in fiber, healthy fats, and protein. To accelerate the prep and cook time of this recipe, we opted to use a can of cooked lentils, instead of dried lentils. If you want to soak and then boil the lentils, you can go that route, but expect to add a couple extra hours to the total recipe time. With the canned lentils (try your best to get unsalted or low-sodium), you can drain and rinse them prior to adding them to the pot with the seasonings. Cook for five minutes and your chili portion of the recipe is ready.

For the best chili cheese fries, you need crispy fries. You can bake the fries in the oven, or you can cook them in an air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the fries in batches. Once they are nice and crispy on the outside, the fries are ready. While the fries are baking, you can make the cheese sauce, which is from another recipe, but it was so good that we used it again! Let us know how you like this vegan creation!

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You’ve heard about hot honey, but are you familiar with spicy maple syrup? Infusing the rich, comforting flavor of maple syrup with the spiciness of red pepper flakes and chili powder is truly a creation to appreciate. When you start experimenting with food, you can unlock a world of gastronomic possibilities. Some creations may not be as great as others, but you stumble on a gem like this spicy maple syrup every now and again.

The best thing about this condiment, besides how easy it is to make, is that you can use it on so many foods. Turn up the heat on your pancakes or appreciate the harmonious interplay of spicy and sweet on a sandwich. You can truly elevate your dishes to new heights, all the while establishing a balance of sweet and savory.

To make this condiment, combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. This isn’t like those long oil-infusions that require you to double boil a jar of oil and herbs in a saucepan for over two hours. Simmer the ingredients in this recipe for about two to five minutes, or until it begins to thicken. Taste the syrup and adjust the spice level to your tolerance. Ideally, this shouldn’t burn your taste buds off and cause you to gasp for air. This is a balanced condiment that you can enjoy on myriad dishes.

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Getting food on the table on a weeknight can be a difficult feat, especially for those who are busy. If that describes your average weeknight, these vegan chili garlic noodles are guaranteed to become a staple in your household. And although the chili garlic oil packs a little heat, it doesn’t overpower your palate. You want to know the best part? The chili garlic oil sauce makes a double batch, so you can have more for the next time you want them!

It’s very important that you use a neutral flavored oil to make the chili garlic oil. Olive oil is not a good choice because it will impart an odd flavor that doesn’t go with the rest of the ingredients. Great oils to use include avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or another neutral-flavored oil. And while Sichuan pepper flakes are an optimal choice, you may not find them easily. For this reason, red pepper flakes are serve as an excellent substitute.

One of the great things about this recipe is that it is very customizable. If you prefer other vegetables then you can change up the recipe. Not a fan of bok choy? Use broccoli or Chinese broccoli. Allergic to peanuts? Use cashews because they work very well in this recipe. Finally, if you don’t have soy sauce, you can use tamari or liquid aminos. Feel free to be creative in the kitchen with this recipe! That’s the main thing to remember.

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Don’t be afraid to add whatever toppings you feel would go well with the chili. Cilantro is a great go-to option!

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If you want to impress a crowd with a vegan dish, this chili is an excellent choice. Make a big batch of this chili and people are going to ask you for the recipe. It’s really that good! The best part is that it’s so easy to make. All you have to do is sauté the onions and garlic with the chopped sweet potato for a few minutes. Pour in the remaining ingredients and then simmer for about 20-25 minutes and, voila, your chili is ready to go!

Slurping chili on a cold night is magical. The hint of spice keeps you coming back, bite after bite. Sometimes, you can’t even wait for the chili to cool and you burn your mouth. That’s how powerful chili is! You don’t even want to blow on the spoonful of chili to cool it off, so you risk your life with this culinary endeavor. Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic. If there’s one thing we can agree on, it’s that chili is homey and comforting, and it very easily becomes a vegan dish. The only thing you have to exclude is meat for it to become vegan!

What do you serve with this chili? Quite frankly, you can enjoy it as it is because it is that delicious. Topping the chili with diced green onion is an excellent choice, but you can also top it with chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, or diced onion. The chili doesn’t need these enhancements, but they do add another dimension of flavor.

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Sometimes, you want to enjoy a pasta dish without having to simmer a sauce for an hour. This recipe actually comes together very quickly.

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Sometimes, you want to enjoy a pasta dish without having to simmer a sauce for an hour. This recipe actually comes together very quickly. Once the pasta finishes cooking, you have to act quickly, which is why all of your ingredients need to be prepped. And by “prepped,” we mean that you have to chop some parsley and thinly slice some garlic.

Remember that scene in Goodfellas? You know the one when Paulie is finely shaving the garlic cloves with a razor blade? Well, you don’t need to shave the garlic that thinly, but you want to get it as thin as you can. If that means that you need to use a mandolin because you don’t trust your knife skills, so be it! The thin garlic slices get luxuriously soft in the warm oil, but you have to make sure that you don’t cook them too much. If you let the garlic slices crisp up, then your pasta will have a slightly bitter flavor that you cannot undo.

Believe us when we tell you that your house will smell like garlic and chili flakes when you make this dish. If the smell of garlic is off-putting to you, this is not the dish for you. But that signature garlic smell is beautiful and romantic, even if garlic breath is not. For your pasta, you can use spaghetti, fettuccini, bucatini, or whatever long noodle you enjoy. Just make sure you cook the noodles al dente!

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