Spicy Harissa Hummus
This Harissa Hummus is slightly sweet and smoky and has the right amount of spicy. Serve with Pita and Veggies or as a base for a wrap.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dip, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 211.13kcal
- 2 cup chickpeas pre-cooked, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2-4 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4-1/2 cup water or substitute cooking liquid *
- 2 tsp harissa powder plus more to taste
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp cayenne powder optional
Blend it up.Add the chickpeas, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and harissa powder to a blender or food processor. Blend on low speed and add 1/4-1/2 cup water to blend until very smooth or as needed to reach your desired consistency. Taste and season.Taste the hummus and determine if you need more salt, lemon juice, harissa powder, or cayenne powder for spice. Serve and enjoy!Transfer to a serving plate, top with desired garnishes (i.e., a drizzle of olive oil, spices, etc.), and serve with warm pita and veggies.
* If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight, and then boil the chickpeas in water in a medium pot until tender, about 1-2 hours. Drain chickpeas, reserving the cooking liquid to replace the water in the recipe.
Store hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Tips:
- Season to Taste. We recommend making this recipe as is and tasting the hummus before adding more salt, lemon juice for acidity, or even more harissa powder or a pinch of cayenne for heat.
- Use a high-speed blender or a food processor to make hummus.
- Add garnishes on top before serving. Drizzle more extra-virgin olive oil and some extra spices (cayenne, black pepper, sea salt, or harissa) before serving hummus.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 211.13kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.61g | Protein: 5.54g | Fat: 15.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.76g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.81g | Sodium: 417.29mg | Potassium: 184.39mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 2.34g | Vitamin A: 64.21IU | Vitamin C: 3.69mg | Calcium: 38.29mg | Iron: 1.73mg