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Harissa Hummus

Easy Harissa Hummus

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 seconds
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1/4 cup 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: North African
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This easy harissa hummus is a delicious way to elevate your dip. Perfect with crunchy veggies or salty pita chips, this recipe is great for a crowd!


Ingredients

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  • 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 23 teaspoons harissa paste (depending on spice level)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup water (plus more, if needed)

Instructions

  1. Add the chickpeas to a pot and cover with 1″ of water. Add the baking soda and stir. Bring the chickpeas to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chickpeas are completely softened.
  2. Drain the chickpeas, then add them to a food processor. While the food processor is running, drizzle in the tahini, then the olive oil. Stop the food processor and scrape down the sides.
  3. Add the harissa and continue to blend.
  4. While the food processor is running, drizzle in very cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the hummus is smooth.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish, and top with an additional drizzle of harissa, if desired.

  6. If you’re not serving it right away, store in the fridge and stir in a bit of water before serving, as the hummus will thicken when chilled.