Quick Harissa

Name: Quick Harissa
Ingredients: 1 (5.5-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon chili flakes; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Whole Bowls

By Allison Day

Published 2021

About

This is a cheater’s harissa using dried chili flakes and tomato paste. It’s on the mild side, so heat seekers may want to add more spice.

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (5.5</

Sauce
Vegan
North Africa
Spicy
Gluten-free

Method

In a food processor, pulse garlic until minced. Add remaining ingredients, blend, scrape sides, and blend again until smooth. Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Or, freeze tablespoon-sized portions on a parchment lined baking sheet, transfer frozen portions to a zip-top bag, and freeze for up to 2 months; take out portions as needed, defro