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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
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
pantry staple, Sauce
Cuisine:
north african
Keyword:
harissa, harissa paste, harissa paste recipe, homemade harissa paste
Servings:
1
cup
Author:
Alyssa Rivers
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
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.
While your chiles are soaking, place your tomato paste, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and all your spices into a food processor or blender.
Once your chiles are ready, add them to your food processor or blender and blend everything together until a smooth paste forms.
Remove the harissa paste and add it to a container with a lid. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories:
391
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
31
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
31
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
21
g
|
Sodium:
3565
mg
|
Potassium:
958
mg
|
Fiber:
10
g
|
Sugar:
13
g
|
Vitamin A:
6444
IU
|
Vitamin C:
61
mg
|
Calcium:
109
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg
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