Spicy Harissa Hummus Recipe
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| Serves | 8 |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Appetizer, Snack |
| From magazine | adapted from Bon Appetit |
This spicy harissa hummus is really easy to make. Just put all the ingredients in a food processor, blend and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons harissa paste
- salt
- olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and warm pita (for serving)
Note
Hummus can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Set aside 2 tablespoons chickpeas for serving. Process tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons harissa, and remaining chickpeas in a food processor, adding water as needed, until hummus is very smooth; season with salt. Taste the hummus and add the additional harissa, if you want it spicier. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Serve hummus drizzled with olive oil and topped with red pepper flakes and reserved chickpeas, with pita bread alongside. | |