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harissa sauce in a clear mason jar with a spoon inside

Harissa Sauce Recipe

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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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
Keyword harissa, harissa paste, harissa recipe, harissa sauce
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