Sun-dried Tomato Harissa

Name: Sun-dried Tomato Harissa
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, ground (optional); 1½ teaspoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup (60 ml) water + more as needed; ½ cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup (60 g) sun-dried tomatoes, (see note)

Preparation info

Yields
1⅓ cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Seasons of Greens

By Katie Reicher

Published 2025

About

This harissa is a perfect complement to the Roasted Carrot Hummus, or when served as a deeply flavored accompaniment with other dishes with a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean influence. It’s a touch smoky, boldly spiced, and has the perfect bright pop of fresh lemon.

Ingredients

½ cup (60 g) sun-dried tomatoes, (see note)
½ cup (

Americas
United States
San Francisco
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan
Mediterranean
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Method

Combine all of the ingredients together, except the salt, in a blender pitcher or food processor and process until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water as necessary by adding a tablespoon at a time. The texture should be thick but spreadable. Season with salt to taste, as different brands of sun-dried tomatoes have varying levels of salt. Once the tomatoes are puréed into the rest of