Harissa Paste
This easy recipe for Harissa Paste is made with a blend of red peppers and spices to create a spicy paste that is perfect for marinades and sauces.
Servings 24
Calories 25kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Dried red peppers see post above for red pepper suggestions
- 6 ounces Roasted red peppers
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1.5 teaspoon Coriander see note 1 below
- 1.5 teaspoon Caraway see note 1 below
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the dried peppers open and carefully remove the seeds and throw them away.
- Place the peppers in a small to medium bowl and pour 2 cups of hot water over them.
- Cover the dish to hold in the steam and soak the peppers for about 30 minutes or until they have fully softened.
- Put the softened peppers, tomato paste, garlic, spices, and olive oil in a food processor.
- Set to puree and blend until you have a smooth paste. It should only take about 1 to 2 minutes.
Notes
- If you are using whole spices you'll need to grind them before adding to the rest of the ingredients to ensure they are fully ground into powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg