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Harissa Paste

Harissa paste is a fiery and delicious condiment from North Africa that packs a punch. It combines spicy dried guajillo peppers, smoky roasted red peppers, and other tasty seasonings to create a flavor explosion that can elevate any dish!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: North African

Ingredients

  • 6 whole dried guajillo peppers
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup canned or jarred roasted red peppers drained
  • 3 whole cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground caraway
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground clove

Instructions

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  1. Add your dried chiles to a heat-proof bowl and pour boiling water over them. Allow them to soak and soften for about 30 minutes.
  2. While your chiles are soaking, place your tomato paste, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and all your spices into a food processor or blender.
  3. Once your chiles are ready, add them to your food processor or blender and blend everything together until a smooth paste forms.
  4. Remove the harissa paste and add it to a container with a lid. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Sodium 3565mg (149%) Potassium 958mg (27%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 6444IU (129%) Vitamin C 61mg (68%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Sodium 3565mg 149%
Potassium 958mg 20%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 6444IU 129%
Vitamin C 61mg 68%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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