12 Plant-Based Spicy Lime Recipes

Lime is often added to spicy food because it helps neutralize the heat and adds a delicious acidity that can help enhance the flavors. Limes also add freshness to spicy dishes and allows for less salt to be used. So if you’re looking for some zesty and spicy dishes, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy!

1. Spicy Lime Cauliflower Steaks

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Since cauliflower steaks essentially absorb any flavor you cook them in, they can be made in countless different ways! In this particular recipe, they are seasoned with lime, paprika, cumin, and agave nectar for a touch of sweetness. Simple, quick, and extremely flavorful! These Spicy Lime Cauliflower Steaks by Natalie Yonan are spectacular!

2. Raw Spicy Lime Balls

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For a tangy and spicy energy burst, you have to try these energy-boosting Raw Spicy Lime Balls by Stefania D’Alessandro. Made of dates, cashews, almonds, and almond butter, and flavored with lime and chili pepper they’re truly a unique snack. Carry them around whenever you need a pick-me-up!

3. Tofu Rangoon with Spicy Apricot Lime Dipping Sauce

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These rangoons are crispy and delicious, and the apricot lime sauce is amazing. Enjoy this Tofu Rangoon by Travis Piper for dinner or even bring it as a wonderful appetizer to a dinner.

4. Chili Lime Lentil Tacos With Spicy Grilled Pineapple Salsa

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These Lentil Tacos by Chrysta Hiser are a great high-protein and vegan taco option for you to try! They are made with a perfectly-seasoned lentil mixture and topped with pineapple salsa. The contrasting flavors complement each other so well! These spicy, sweet, and filling lentil tacos are awesome on their own, but if you add some vegan sour cream or avocados, they’re even better.

5. Avocado Cilantro Lime Vegan ‘Chicken’ Tacos with Spicy Aioli

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These Avocado Cilantro Lime ‘Chicken’ Tacos by Joni Marie Newman are filled with delicious ingredients. This recipe is non-vegan approved and oh-so filling!

6. Roasted BBQ Cauliflower, Pepita Dressing, and Cilantro-Lime Quinoa

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Roasted BBQ cauliflower with homemade spicy barbacoa sauce bakes in the oven while you whip up cool pepita dressing to plate up with cilantro-lime quinoa. This Roasted BBQ Cauliflower by Denise Perrault is spectacular!

7. Chili Lime Jackfruit Nachos

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Meet your next go-to party snack. Crispy nachos are topped with tender jackfruit cooked in lime juice, cane sugar, chili powder, and more spices, then topped with a creamy, spicy Sriracha sauce. These Chili Lime Jackfruit Nachos by Anna Bannister will be a hit at any party, so don’t just stop at making one batch of these because they’ll disappear fast.

8. Mango, Chili, and Lime Quinoa Salad

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This Mango, Chili, and Lime Quinoa Salad by Rachel Clarke will make you see salads as more than just a bed of greens. Fresh, juicy mango and sweet golden raisins are mixed with zesty lime juice and spicy diced chilis. The greens are tossed with quinoa, crisp red onion, and bell pepper, then combined with the fruit and topped with pecans and pumpkin seeds for crunch and protein.

9. Sweet Mango Chili Lime Pizza

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You are going to love this Sweet Mango Chili Lime Pizza by Maria Koutsogiannis. Topped with meaty textured vegetable protein, sweet mango, tomato, and spicy sauce, it’s possibly the most unique pizza you’ll try. Yum!

10. Blistered Sweet Potatoes With Serranos and Lime

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These Blistered Sweet Potatoes by Kate Ramos are a side dish that will elevate any meal. They are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory, and will have you drooling for seconds. The sweet potatoes take a while to bake, but the dish is well worth the wait.

11. Baked Jalapeño Poppers With Creamy Lime Sauce

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In this recipe, glossy, green, fresh jalapeño peppers are coated in flaky panko breadcrumbs and baked until crisp. The creamy lime dipping sauce provides the perfect balance to these spicy bites. These Baked Jalapeno Poppers by Chelsey Johns belong on the appetizer table at the next party you attend.

12. Sesame Lime Chow Mein With Crispy Oyster Mushrooms

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This noodle bowl is savory, spicy, citrusy, and packed with veggies! The noodles are simmered in a citrusy broth, then paired with a generous helping of vegetables and crispy, spicy Oyster mushrooms. This Sesame Lime Chow Mein by Travis Piper is customizable, so use whatever vegetables you like as a topping!

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