Harissa Hummus

This harissa hummus made with canned chickpeas and tahini gets a nice kick of spiciness from harissa powder for a delicious homemade spread or dip.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons harissa powder
• 3 cups low-sodium chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more as needed
• 8 Kalamata olives
• 0.33333334326744 cup extra virgin olive oil, or more as needed
• 0.125 teaspoon harissa powder, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

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.