Why it works: Pepper and olive are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 11% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 30,263 recipes. Both carry 2,4-decadienal, which smells seaweed. The science ↓
Roasted Pepper Humous Wraps
Serves 2Ingredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Tortilla | 1 medium flour (45g) | 140 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Pepper + olivetop 11% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together30,263 recipes
Shared aroma: 2,4-decadienal (seaweed).
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Olive + jalapenotop 15% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together1,528 recipes
Shared aroma: isobutyraldehyde (malty, green).
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Pepper + jalapenotop 15% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together1,885 recipes
Shared aroma: isobutyraldehyde (malty, green).
Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs
Swap the jalapeno
How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (pepper, olive):
- Rosemaryfits better
- Basilfits better
- Thymefits better
- Jalapenothe original
Fit is the average pairing score against pepper, olive. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.
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