Harissa comes from North Africa and probably originated in Tunisia. It's a paste of ground chili, paprika, olive oil, and other herbs and spices. Harissa means "to pound." You can certainly make your own or just buy a jar from your favorite shop or grocery store.

Harissa Hummus - Awesome on 20

Harissa Hummus

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Harissa Hummus is about to become your snack of the summer. It's fruity with just a touch of heat. Harissa paste is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite chickpea dip. It's gonna be awesome.

Author: Renee Rendall
Prep Time: 10
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 cups 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Mixed
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 can chickpeas aka garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Juice of half a lemon (I added a bit more after tasting because I like my hummus very bright)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
3 to 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons harissa paste
A drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

Add the chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, peanut butter, lemon juice, salt, and cumin to the bowl of your food processor. Turn it on and let it spin until everything is combined. I let it go probably a minute. It will still be a bit rough at this point.
Add the Greek yogurt and harissa and process again for another minute. Taste for flavor and consistency. If you want it smoother, add in a bit more yogurt. Adjust seasonings to your liking.
Transfer hummus to a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil and maybe a bit more harissa paste.

Keywords: hummus, harissa

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