In a world where health trends come and go, one spice stands the test of time with its impressive array of health benefits.
Cayenne pepper, a staple in many cuisines, transcends its role as a mere culinary ingredient. This humble spice is more than just a flavour enhancer; it's a symbol of how healthy eating can be both delicious and nutritious.
Byron Bay Chilli Co. - renowned for its bold and flavoursome chilli products - incorporates the power of cayenne into two chilli sauce offerings.
Byron Bay Chilli Co.’s signature Red Cayenne Chilli sauce with lime and its fiery Sizzlin’ Cayenne Hot Sauce with cumin and lime are crafted with a passion for flavour, each capturing the essence of cayenne to deliver unrivalled flavour.
Here are some health benefits of cayenne pepper you won't want to miss out on:
- Renowned for its cardiovascular benefits, cayenne has been shown to reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.
- Cayenne pepper can assist in detoxifying your body by making you sweat more and it improves blood circulation, which helps get rid of toxins.
- The antioxidants in cayenne pepper can improve skin health and fight signs of aging - antioxidants counteract free radicals, which cause premature aging and skin harm.
- Lastly, cayenne peppers are packed with vitamins A, C and E, giving your immune system a delicious boost and helping you ward off infections and illnesses.
Recipes are a great way to boost your cayenne pepper intake - just remember to enjoy cayenne in moderation to savour all its fiery benefits.
We dish up three you need to add to your healthy dinner repertoire:
Chicken pasta salad with roasted capsicum dressing – made with poached chicken, bowtie pasta, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley, this is a quick and easy dinner winner the whole family will enjoy.
The roasted capsicum dressing uses Byron Bay Chilli Co. red cayenne chilli sauce with lime for an extra kick along with garlic and red capsicum.
This dish can be prepared the day before and refrigerated overnight.
Chilli corn fritters – whether you serve these for brunch or a leisurely weekend lunch, they will disappear off the plate before your eyes.
Use tinned or frozen corn kernels for ease, mixed with green onion, garlic, coriander and ground pepper; you can use either polenta or corn flour along with plain flour for this recipe, which is ticked up a notch with Byron Bay sizzlin’ cayenne hot sauce with cumin and lime.
The fritters can be cooked in advance, refrigerated and reheated.
Beef fajitas – you can easily substitute chicken breast fillets, sliced into thin strips, instead of the beef if you prefer. Combined with sliced onion, red and green capsicum and tomatoes, this is a great way to get your serving of vegetables into the family without complaints!
Serve everything at the table with the beef fajita mixture in the centre of a hot tortilla, drizzled with lime juice, sour cream, additional salsa or chilli sauce and sprinkled with coriander.
The meat and vegetables can be cooked in advance, refrigerated and reheated by stir-frying on high heat just until hot.
Byron Bay Chilli Co. sauces are gluten-free and available at Coles, Woolworths, IGA and supermarkets nationally.
