Harissa Hummus Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Hummus Recipes. (Harissa Hummus Recipe). Need a last-minute dish for surprise guests or dinner at a friend's house? Using pre-cooked chickpeas means making hummus in no time. Adding harissa powder leaves out the need to add any other spices and gives the hummus a nice kick of spiciness. Serve with flatbread or vegetables for an appetizer or potluck hit. Best if hummus is left to sit to allow the flavors to meld, but it can be eaten immediately. Store in the refrigerator.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Harissa Hummus Recipe

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

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Combine harissa powder and 1 teaspoon chickpea liquid in a bowl. Whisk until a smooth paste forms adding more liquid as needed. Set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Harissa Hummus Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 218.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6g 12%

Carbohydrates: 19.4g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 12.6g 19%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 39.7IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 3.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 60mg 6%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 34.1mg 12%

Potassium: 208.5mg 6%

Sodium: 128.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 113.7

*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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