Harissa Hummus

Harissa Hummus

This homemade hummus gets its vibrant orange hue from harissa, a North African chile paste that adds a spicy twist to your standard hummus recipe. Roasted red pepper and tomato paste give it a hit of subtle sweetness, while the tahini delivers a luscious consistency without any oil. Serve this simple dish as the centerpiece of a veggie platter at your next party.

Harissa, a spicy North African chile paste, adds complex flavor to this otherwise simple hummus. Store-bought harissa contains oil and can be high in sodium, but you can make your own oil-free version using this recipe. Store leftover harissa in a jar in the fridge up to 2 weeks: Coat veggies with it before roasting, or stir a little into salad dressings to add some kick.

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup jarred roasted red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint (or 1 Tbsp. dried mint)
• 10 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
• 1 teaspoon ground caraway
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
• 1½ teaspoon tahini
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make harissa: In a small saucepan combine bell pepper, tomato paste, paprika, mint, 9 cloves of the garlic, the caraway, coriander, cumin, and cayenne. Stir in ½ cup water. Cook over medium 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a mini food processor or blender; add 2 Tbsp. of the lemon juice. Cover and blend until smooth. Season with salt. Transfer to a small jar. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
2. In a food processor or blender combine the chickpeas, 3 Tbsp. of the harissa, the remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, the tahini, the remaining 1 clove garlic, and ¼ cup water. Cover and process until smooth, adding more water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper; pulse to combine.
3. Transfer hummus to a bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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