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    Harissa Recipe

    Published: Aug 13, 2022 Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    Once you make this versatile Harissa Recipe at home, you will find yourself using it on everything! One spoonful of harissa paste makes any savory dish that much more delicious. Make it ahead of time and use it in so many different ways!

    harissa sauce in a clear mason jar on a white plate with a spoon
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    • Harissa Sauce
    • Harissa Paste FAQs
    • Harissa Ingredients
    • Recipe for Harissa Sauce
    • How to Store Harissa Paste
    • Harissa Recipe Tips
    • What to Serve with Harissa Sauce
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    Harissa Sauce

    If you're looking for an easy way to add bold flavor to any dish you make, say hello to fresh homemade harissa sauce. Harissa is a vibrant red, spicy red chili paste that uses simple ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes!

    Although you can buy harissa paste in a jar at the grocery store, homemade harissa is an entirely different experience and so simple to make. It's packed with fresh flavor, and perfectly versatile to your taste. However spicy or smoky you like it, the flavor is all up to you!

    My family loves this harissa recipe with steaks, vegetables, and seafood. You can mix it into hummus, or use it as a base for a thinner sauce for pasta, vegetables, couscous or rice. Try it in soup, or even with eggs for breakfast! You can do so much with this harissa recipe.

    harissa sauce on a spoon placed on a white plate with red chilies

    Harissa Paste FAQs

    What is harissa made of?

    A classic harissa recipe consists of simple ingredients like red chilies, garlic, olive oil, and spices to create a boldly flavorful sauce you can use in a variety of dishes.

    Is harissa sauce really spicy?

    Harissa is mild with just the right amount of heat. It's smoky and sweet, with a bit of tanginess. The heat level can vary depending on the kind of chilies used. This sauce really is one-of-a-kind delicious!

    Harissa Ingredients

    • Red peppers
    • Crushed red pepper
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic
    • Ground coriander seeds
    • Ground cumin
    • Sea salt

    Recipe for Harissa Sauce

    1. Add roasted red peppers, crushed red pepper, olive oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, and sea salt to a food processor. 
    2. Blend to combine until creamy and smooth.
    harissa sauce ingredients inside a food processor waiting to be blended.

    How to Store Harissa Paste

    You can easily store harissa in an airtight container or mason jar placed in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top to help lengthen its shelf-life.

    Or, you can place it in the freezer for up to 1 month. Leave a bit of space at the top of the jar (about 1-inch) to account for liquid expansion when it freezes.

    Harissa Recipe Tips

    • You can use harissa sauce immediately after making it, but for the best flavor, allow it at least 1-2 days in the fridge.
    • Use a combination of chilies based on what's available to you. Using a combination of dried, fresh, and smoked chilies will help create a harissa paste with tons of flavor.
    harissa sauce in a bowl and on a spoon on top of a white plate

    What to Serve with Harissa Sauce

    You're quickly going to find yourself using harissa paste in many different ways! Here are a few of my favorite ways to use harissa:

    • I absolutely love using it in this Stuffed Flank Steak, it pairs perfectly for an unforgettable steak dinner!
    • Add a few tablespoons to your favorite soup, like Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup.
    • Turn it into a dressing by simply adding into mayonnaise or yogurt!
    • It's also great to use for marinating Grilled Chicken Breasts, Oven Pork Tenderloin, fish, vegetables, and much more.
    • Use to flavor grains, like Instant Pot Rice or quinoa.
    • Stir it in with peach salsa, hummus, or guacamole!

    More Easy Sauce Recipes

    Try even more of my favorite easy sauce recipes:

    • Quesadilla Sauce
    • Garlic Parmesan Sauce
    • Pea Sauce for Pasta
    • Teriyaki Sauce
    • Burger Sauce
    • Sriracha Mayo Sauce

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    Easy Harissa Sauce

    Isabel Laessig
    Once you make this versatile Harissa Sauce at home, you'll find yourself using it on everything. One spoonful of harissa paste makes any savory dish that much better. Make it ahead of time and use in many ways!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Condiment, Sauce
    Cuisine Mediterranean, North African
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 298 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 food processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 roasted red peppers
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 cloves garlic crushed
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add roasted red peppers, crushed red pepper, olive oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, and sea salt to a food processor.
      4 roasted red peppers, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 4 cloves garlic
      harissa sauce ingredients inside a food processor waiting to be blended.
    • Blend to combine until creamy and smooth.
      harissa sauce in a food processor after being blended.

    Notes

    • You can use harissa sauce immediately after making it, but for the best flavor allow it at least 1-2 days in the fridge.
    • Use a combination of chilies based on what's available to you. Using a combination of dried, fresh, and smoked chilies will help create a harissa paste with tons of flavor.
    • Easily store harissa sauce in an airtight container or mason jar, placed in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top to help lengthen its shelf-life. Or, you can place it in the freezer for up to 1 month.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 4408mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 1389IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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