Paprika
Paprika ranges in taste to include mild, sweet and hot. The taste is determined by how the peppers are prepared and processed. Processors use sweet red peppers to make the spice paprika. The peppers are the same as the ones used to make pimiento cheese and stuffed olives. There are three different types of paprika, which includes regular paprika, Hungarian paprika, and Spanish smoked paprika. The benefits of using paprika on foods are not only for flavor but it’s also known to have some health benefits. Paprika has a higher level of Vitamin C than that found in tomatoes, and it can also help with increasing the production of stomach acids to help with digestion and with saliva production. The spice also improves circulation and normalizing blood pressure.
Recipes that use Paprika
Baked Snapper with Fennel Seeds, Paprika, and Garlic Powder Spice Rub
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
Bloody Mary
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Mexican Style BBQ Corn with Paprika
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Moroccan Spiced Rack of Lamb
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 – 30 minutes
Quinoa with Grilled Zucchini, Garbanzo Beans, and Cumin
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Red Pepper and Potato Soup with Sweet Paprika
Serves: 6-8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
