Harissa Hummus Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
143 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Harissa Hummus Recipe
Description
The recipe involves first preparing homemade harissa by blending roasted red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, chiles de árbol, olive oil, tomato paste, coriander, sea salt, cumin, and lemon juice until smooth. Alternatively, store-bought harissa can be used with adjusted spiciness. The hummus base combines drained canned chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt, blended with the harissa to integrate smoky heat and depth.
This harissa hummus has a creamy texture with a balanced kick from the chili paste, complemented by the richness of tahini and brightness from lemon juice. Presented as part of a platter with fresh vegetables, toasted bread, olives, and berries, it offers a variety of textures and flavors suitable for snacking or appetizer servings.
Adjust the amount of harissa depending on preferred spice tolerance. The harissa's varying heat levels mean starting with less and adding more gradually is advisable. Homemade harissa lends a fresher aroma and customizable heat that can enhance the dip's flavor profile.
Ingredients
Harissa Hummus
- 14 ounce chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1-3 tablespoons harissa see notes
- ½ teaspoon salt or more, to taste, sea salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
The Platter
- vegetables fresh, cut
- bread gluten-free if needed, grilled or toasted
- berries
- olive
Homemade Harissa
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- ½ red onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 chiles de árbol small red chilis
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- lemon juice from ½ lemon
Instructions
- If you're making your own harissa, do that first. Put all the ingredients into your food processor or blender and blend until mostly smooth. Transfer to a jar.
- Add the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, harissa, sea salt, garlic, and lemon juice to your food processor or blender. (No need to clean it first if you've made the harissa!) Blend on high until smooth. Taste and season with more sea salt, if you'd like.
- Serve the harissa hummus with lots of fresh veggies and some grilled or toasted bread. Olives and berries are nice additions to the platter!
Notes
- Add harissa gradually to control the spiciness level, especially when using store-bought versions.
- Mina Harissa is a recommended brand for balanced flavor if not making homemade harissa.
- Homemade harissa can be prepared ahead and stored for convenience.
- Serving with fresh vegetables and toasted bread adds varied textures and complements the spicy hummus.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ cup of the hummus | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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