SMOKED PAPRIKA
With its addictive hints of char, this spice turns simple meals into standouts.
Spiced Sweet Potatoes: Cut 800 g sweet potatoes (about 3) into 1-cm-thick
wedges and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2
minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper. Roast at 230°C for 25 minutes. Serves 4, 219 calories
Red Pepper Sauce: Puree in a food processor 1 (350 ml) jar roasted red
peppers, drained; 50 g sliced almonds; 50 g grated Parmesan cheese; 1
tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon
smoked paprika; 1 minced garlic clove; and 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus freshly
ground black pepper to taste. Serve with grilled fish or roasted meat. 66 calories
per 2 tablespoons
Smoky Scrambled Eggs: For every 2 large eggs, beat in ⅛ teaspoon smoked
paprika and a generous pinch each of coarse salt and freshly ground black
pepper, and cook.
Smoked Paprika Roast Chicken: Using your favourite basic roast chicken
recipe, rub chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil mixed with 2 teaspoons smoked
paprika, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
TURMERIC
The spice aisle’s overachiever, turmeric is full of the antioxidant curcumin,