Harissa Hummus

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This spicy harissa hummus is easy to make in a flash with canned chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and harissa powder. Serve with flatbread or vegetables for an absolutely delicious appetizer. Sure to be a potluck hit!

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen

Updated on April 26, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons harissa powder
3 cups low-sodium chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, or more as needed
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more as needed
2 cloves garlic
8 Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
⅛ teaspoon harissa powder, or to taste

Directions

Combine harissa powder and 1 teaspoon chickpea liquid in a bowl. Whisk until a smooth paste forms, adding more liquid as needed. Set aside.
Reserve about 1/2 cup of whole chickpeas for garnish. Add remaining chickpeas to the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and garlic; blend until smooth. Mix in reserved harissa paste and more chickpea liquid if needed, to maintain a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust olive oil and lemon juice amounts until flavor is smooth and nutty with a kick, and not overpowered by any one element.
Transfer hummus to a serving dish. Top with reserved 1/2 cup chickpeas, olives, cilantro, harissa powder, and any remaining olive oil. Serve at room temperature.

Cook’s Note

Best if hummus is left to sit to allow the flavors to meld, but it can be eaten immediately. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219	Calories
13g	Fat
19g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Sodium 128mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g	12%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 209mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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