Use it up
39 plant-based recipes that use smoked paprika, with nutrition for every serving.
Per 100 g, smoked paprika has 282 kcal, 14.14 g protein and 34.9 g fiber (USDA).
lunch24 minA savory cottage cheese bowl topped with skillet-crisped smoked paprika chickpeas, lemony cucumber and tomatoes, avocado, dill and a garlicky sesame sprinkle.
breakfast25 minA one-skillet Southwest tofu scramble with black beans, corn, kale and a smoky lime salsa. Eggy from kala namak, ready in 25 minutes and good for meal prep.
lunch65 minHearty green lentil, walnut and mushroom burgers bound with vital wheat gluten so they sear and grill without falling apart, topped with a smoky Dijon sauce.
dinner30 minA 30 minute vegan tortilla soup built in one pot with black and pinto beans, corn, green chiles and smoky tomato broth, topped with oven-crisped tortilla strips.
lunch60 minSmoky TVP taco crumbles, black beans, corn and brown rice with lime-dressed red cabbage, salsa and avocado. Four vegan burrito bowls built to pack for lunch.
lunch30 minA creamy vegan corn chowder made in 30 minutes. Blended white beans and oat milk thicken it; potatoes, smoked paprika and jalapeño give it body and gentle heat.
lunch52 minBaked sweet potato black bean burgers with smoked paprika, cumin, cilantro and oats. They hold together, crisp at the edges and freeze well for quick lunches.
lunch75 minVegan stuffed sweet potatoes loaded with smoky maple-BBQ chickpeas and a crunchy red cabbage-kale slaw in a tangy cider dressing. Great for lunch prep.
dinner65 minA cozy vegan butternut squash chowder made creamy with roasted squash and white beans blended with oat milk, then filled with potatoes, kale and fresh thyme.
dinner47 minOne pot vegan jambalaya with seared smoky mushrooms, kidney beans, the Cajun holy trinity and tender rice, all simmered in one pot in about 45 minutes.
dinner35 minBrowned mushrooms, smoky paprika and a tangy Dijon-coconut sauce cook with the pasta in one pot. A cozy vegan stroganoff on the table in about 30 minutes.
lunch65 minA silky vegan roasted cauliflower soup blended with a whole head of sweet roasted garlic and tahini, then topped with smoky paprika crispy chickpeas.
dinner60 minBaked vegan mac and cheese with a silky cashew, potato and carrot cheese sauce, smoky paprika and a crunchy garlic panko top. Bubbling, golden and cozy.
breakfast50 minRoasted butternut squash, garlicky kale and smoky maple tempeh crumbles come together in this hearty egg-free breakfast hash that reheats well all week.
breakfast45 minCrispy sweet potatoes, browned Brussels sprouts and red onion with smoked paprika and thyme, topped with jammy eggs cooked right in the same skillet.
lunch19 minCrisp pumpkin black bean quesadillas with a creamy, smoky filling of pumpkin, nutritional yeast, cumin and smoked paprika. Ready in about 20 minutes.
lunch48 minTofu shawarma wraps with torn tofu roasted in cumin, coriander and smoked paprika, then wrapped with lemony garlic tahini, crisp cucumber and quick-pickled onions.
dinner70 minThis vegan cabbage roll soup has the flavor of stuffed cabbage without the rolling. Lentils, brown rice and tender cabbage simmer in a smoky, tangy tomato broth.
lunch50 minA vegan kale Caesar with a creamy silken tofu dressing, crispy roasted chickpeas, golden baked tofu and garlicky sourdough croutons. Hearty enough for lunch.
lunch50 minA velvety vegan broccoli cheddar soup made without cashews: Yukon Golds and white beans blend into a cheesy base with nutritional yeast, miso and Dijon.
dinner75 minCrispy potato tacos rolled around cumin-spiced mashed potatoes, oven-baked until golden, and served with a charred tomato-jalapeño salsa and lime cabbage.
breakfast35 minEasy shakshuka with feta made from fresh tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, cumin and smoked paprika, with eggs poached right in the sauce. Ready in about 35 minutes.
dinner50 minButternut squash black bean tacos with maple-chili roasted squash, garlicky smashed beans and a crisp apple-jalapeño slaw on warm corn tortillas.
lunch55 minA butternut squash kale salad for meal prep. Roasted squash, green lentils, crisp apple and pumpkin seeds sit on massaged kale with a maple cider vinaigrette.
snack31 minAir fryer tandoori cauliflower in a smoky, ginger-garlic coconut yogurt marinade, charred at the edges and served with a cool cucumber mint raita.
lunch50 minSmoky, tangy lentil sloppy joes simmered in a reduced apple cider BBQ sauce and piled onto toasted whole-wheat bread with a crisp apple-cabbage slaw.
dinner75 minBell pepper halves stuffed with green lentils, brown rice, corn and toasted walnuts, baked in a smoky cumin tomato sauce. A hearty vegan dinner that reheats well.
snack26 minCrisp air fryer buffalo cauliflower in a chickpea-flour batter, tossed in tangy hot sauce and served with a cool coconut yogurt dill ranch and celery sticks.
dinner65 minA thick, smoky vegan chili with kidney, black and pinto beans, sweet butternut squash and chewy bulgur. It's one pot and reheats well all week.
dinner40 minCreamy, nut-free vegan mac and cheese made with whole-wheat pasta and a blended sauce of butternut squash, cannellini beans, soy milk and nutritional yeast.
dinner45 minA one-pan sweet potato black bean skillet with a quick chili-tomato enchilada sauce and torn corn tortillas that soften into tender layers. Ready in about 45 minutes.
lunch15 minA no-cook smashed chickpea salad sandwich bound with lemony tahini instead of mayo, with hemp hearts, crunchy celery and red onion on whole wheat bread.
dinner55 minGnocchi, chickpeas, peppers and tomatoes roast on one pan, then half the vegetables blend with toasted almonds into a smoky Spanish romesco sauce.
snack45 minButternut squash hummus made with caramelized squash, roasted garlic and tahini, finished with crisp fried sage and toasted pumpkin seeds.
breakfast30 minCreamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs, wilted spinach, black beans and salsa rolled into warm flour tortillas — a Tex-Mex breakfast burrito made fresh in about 30 minutes.
breakfast45 minVegan breakfast burritos built for meal prep: turmeric tofu scramble, cumin black beans and skillet-crisped sweet potato, rolled tight and frozen for busy mornings.
snack50 minSavory roasted pumpkin seeds with smoked paprika, garlic-infused olive oil and nutritional yeast. A quick salt-water simmer makes them shatter-crisp all the way through.
lunch55 minVegan meal prep bowls with sticky maple Dijon tempeh, roasted sweet potato, broccoli and quinoa, plus a tangy mustard dressing. Everything cooks on sheet pans.
dinner20 minA 20-minute vegan one-pan dinner of chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and smoked paprika with wilted spinach. It has 14 g of fiber per serving.
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