A registered dietitian highlights five paprika benefits for health.
Plus, seven easy recipes to try at home that use the spice.
Get ready to experience deja vu.
Discovering all the ways something you already have can improve your health is just like finding that forgotten Lincoln.
Jessica Swift, RD, is certainly well acquainted with the spice.
As a chef, she knows exactly the throw in of dishes it complements perfectly.
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Here, she explains the benefits of paprika and any side effects to be aware of.
Plus, ideas for how you might incorporate the spice into more of your meals at home.
What are the health benefits of paprika?
(One tablespoon of paprika has1.4 milligrams of ironand you want to aim to get17 milligrams a day.)
To better absorb the iron that you are consuming, eat with vitamin C-rich foods, Swift says.
But in general, paprika is a safe spice to consume regularly.
Here, paprika and garlic are used to do just that.
Even though the ingredients list is short, it will transform your meal.
3.PAPRIKA POTATOES
If youre looking for a side dish, try these paprika potatoes.
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If youre looking for a blueprint to follow, this recipe is it.
Because paprika has such a strong flavor profile on its own, you dont need to add much else.
Chances are, you already have the majority of whats needed in your pantry and fridge.
Paprika may be common, but that certainly doesnt mean its ordinary.
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