Harissa Spiked Houmous
Elevate your dip game with this bold and flavorful Harissa Spiked Houmous, a zesty twist on the classic Mediterranean favorite. Made with creamy chickpeas, nutty tahini, bright lemon juice, and a smoky, mildly spicy kick of harissa paste, this recipe is perfect for those who crave a little heat in their appetizers. Infused with aromatic cumin and finished with optional garnishes like paprika, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil, this houmous not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on the table. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s ideal for quick snacks, vibrant mezze spreads, or party platters. Whether served with warm pita bread, crisp vegetable sticks, or crunchy crackers, this dip is sure to be the star of any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water (adjust as needed)
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika (for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoons Extra olive oil (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, harissa paste, cumin, and salt.
Blend the ingredients on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the houmous reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more harissa paste for extra heat or a pinch of salt if needed.
Spoon the houmous into a serving dish and use the back of a spoon to create a small swirl on the surface.
For an optional garnish, sprinkle paprika, drizzle with extra olive oil, and scatter with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with warm pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.5 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 529 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 931 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 4020.1 mg | 22334% | |
| Potassium | 396 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
