HOW TO USE SMOKED PAPRIKA IN 3 EASY WEEKNIGHT MEALS

Effortless, Flavour-Packed Dinners with Terreign's Smoked Paprika

Smoked paprika is one of those rare spices that adds depth, warmth, and complexity with zero effort. With its bold, smokey-sweet aroma and rich crimson hue, just a teaspoon can transform even the simplest dish into something memorable.

Here are three quick and delicious ways to use Terreign’s A-grade organic smoked paprika in your weeknight cooking:

1. Smokey Chickpea & Sweet Potato Stew

Ready in: 30 minutes | Vegan & Gluten-Free

This comforting one-pot stew is hearty, flavourful, and packed with plant-based goodness.

Ingredients:

            •          1 onion, diced

            •          2 garlic cloves, minced

            •          1 sweet potato, peeled & cubed

            •          1 can chickpeas, drained

            •          1 tsp Terreign smoked paprika

            •          ½ tsp cumin

            •          400g tinned tomatoes

            •          2 cups vegetable stock

            •          Olive oil, salt & pepper

            •          Optional: spinach or kale for extra greens

Method:

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add sweet potato, smoked paprika, cumin, and chickpeas. Stir to coat, then add tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 20 minutes until sweet potato is tender. Finish with greens if desired. Serve with crusty bread or rice.

Why it works: Smoked paprika gives the stew a rustic, fire-kissed depth that balances the sweetness of the potato and earthiness of chickpeas.

2. Smokey Paprika Chicken Thighs

Ready in: 25 minutes | Family Friendly

Juicy, golden, and irresistibly flavourful, these chicken thighs are perfect for a quick midweek dinner.

Ingredients:

            •          4 boneless chicken thighs

            •          1 tbsp olive oil

            •          1 tsp Terreign smoked paprika

            •          ½ tsp garlic powder

            •          ½ tsp dried thyme

            •          Salt & pepper

Method:

Mix smoked paprika, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper with olive oil to create a paste. Rub generously over the chicken. Pan-sear for 5-8 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Serve with roasted potatoes, a crisp salad, or warm grains.

Pro tip: For even more flavour, marinate for 30 minutes before cooking.

3. Creamy Smoked Paprika Pasta

Ready in: 20 minutes | Comforting & Crowd-Pleasing

This dish combines pantry staples for a creamy, smokey pasta that’s as indulgent as it is easy.

Ingredients:

            •          250g pasta of choice

            •          1 tbsp butter or olive oil

            •          2 garlic cloves, minced

            •          1 tsp Terreign smoked paprika

            •          ½ cup cream or plant-based alternative

            •          ¼ cup grated Parmesan (or vegan option)

            •          Optional: frozen peas, spinach, or chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Method:

Cook pasta until al dente. In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add smoked paprika and stir briefly. Pour in cream and cheese, then simmer gently to thicken. Toss in cooked pasta and optional add-ins. Serve with cracked pepper and extra Parmesan.

Why we love it: This is the perfect ‘I need dinner now’ meal that feels like comfort food but cooks in under 20 minutes.

Make Every Weeknight Feel a Little More Gourmet

With Terreign’s certified organic smoked paprika, you’re not just adding spice, you’re layering in depth, warmth, and slow-smoked complexity, no matter how fast the meal comes together.

Shop our smoked paprika and elevate your everyday cooking from Tuesday tacos to Thursday tray bakes.