Homemade Harissa
Elevate your meals with homemade harissa—a vibrant North African chili paste bursting with bold flavors. This easy-to-make condiment combines the sweetness of red bell peppers, aromatic spices, and a touch of smokiness, making it perfect for marinades, dips, or as a zesty dressing. Get ready to impress your guests and add an exciting twist to everyday dishes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: North African
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large red bell peppers (roughly chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (toasted)
- 1 tsp coriander seeds (toasted and ground)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roast the chopped red bell peppers for about 20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast cumin and coriander seeds for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- In a food processor, combine roasted peppers, garlic, toasted spices, smoked paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Pour into an airtight jar and drizzle with olive oil before sealing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg