How to Make Harissa Hummus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Harissa hummus is a delicious and spicy twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip. This recipe combines the creamy and smooth texture of traditional hummus with the bold and fiery flavors of harissa paste. The result is a unique and flavorful dip that is perfect for serving with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

Harissa is a North African chili paste made from roasted red peppers, hot chili peppers, garlic, and a mix of spices such as cumin, coriander...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons harissa powder
  • 3 cups low-sodium chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more as needed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 8 Kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • ⅛ teaspoon harissa powder, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine harissa powder and 1 teaspoon chickpea liquid in a bowl. Whisk until a smooth paste forms, adding more liquid as needed. Set aside.
  • Reserve about 1/2 cup of whole chickpeas for garnish. Add remaining chickpeas to the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and garlic; blend until smooth. Mix in reserved harissa paste and more chickpea liquid if needed, to maintain a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust olive oil and lemon juice amounts until flavor is smooth and nutty with a kick, and not overpowered by any one element.
  • Transfer hummus to a serving dish. Top with reserved 1/2 cup chickpeas, olives, cilantro, harissa powder, and any remaining olive oil. Serve at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    219 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 209mg