Spicy Harissa Hummus is a hostess' dream come true because it can be made ahead of time and it is made in minutes. It is perfect to add to your game day menu. It is a great choice for vegans and non-vegans alike!
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If you like spicy food, then you will love this easy Harissa Hummus. It is about the same heat level as sriracha sauce, with harissa being a little spicier.
That is to say at least for the harissa paste that I bought. I have yet to try other brands.
To give you an idea of the spice level of harissa paste, I used about twice the amount of sriracha sauce in my Sriracha Hummus as I did here.
Taste as you go to see how spicy you want it. I didn't use very much harissa paste in this flavorful hummus. You can always add extra harissa paste to make it even spicier.
Another spicy hummus recipe is my Chipotle Hummus recipe. Use the leftover harissa on a Spinach Tofu Scramble recipe. It also makes a great addition to a wrap.
Other delicious dips that go great with vegetables are my Tofu Nacho Cheese Sauce and Vegan Tzatziki recipe.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- This homemade hummus is creamy and has the perfect balance of flavors with just the right amount of spice.
- It's perfect for a snack, appetizer, or spread on a sandwich.
- It's cheaper than store-bought, made with whole foods, and you get to control the ingredients.
What Is Harissa Paste?
If you have never had harissa paste before, it is a spicy chili paste. It is made with roasted red peppers, hot chili peppers, and herbs and spices.
It is a staple in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine.
As soon as I tasted harissa paste, I knew that I wanted to use it in hummus. Hummus is an easy go-to staple in my house.
I already have around a dozen hummus recipes, with more on the way. It is one condiment that I will never get sick of.
It is super easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways. It literally takes minutes to whip up. It is a hostess' best friend when it comes to entertaining. Not only can it be made in minutes, but it can also be made ahead of time.
Hummus is the perfect spread for a sandwich or wrap. It adds protein and a wonderful creamy texture. It even makes a good dessert dip.
🧾 Ingredients
- Garbanzo beans (chickpeas): Adds the texture, flavor, and creaminess hummus is known for.
- Tahini: Also a traditional hummus ingredient. It's made from ground sesame seeds. Adds a nutty sesame flavor.
- Harissa paste: Adds a spicy flavor. I used store-bought harissa paste when I first made this hummus dip. You can also use harissa sauce, which I used in the photo above when I updated this post. I could not find harissa paste at my local grocery stores, but they did have harissa sauce. If you have a favorite harissa recipe, use that. Another recipe with harissa sauce is my Baked Harissa Tofu.
- Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright tart flavor.
- Garlic clove: Adds a pungent flavor.
- Water: To thin it out.
- Extra virgin olive oil: Adds creaminess.
- Salt: Enhances the other flavors. I like to use sea salt.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Add the drained can of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, olive oil, water, and harissa paste in a food processor.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Ways To Use Hummus
- Taquitos
- Wrap
- Veggies: carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, celery
- Pita bread or pita chips
- Sandwich
- Tortilla pizza
- Tostadas
- Burrito
- Vegan hummus quesadilla
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Harissa is made with roasted red bell pepper, hot chili peppers, and herbs and spices.
This creamy hummus will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
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This spicy harissa hummus recipe will be the hit of the party! If you've never had harissa before, this is the perfect way to try it!
📋 Recipe
Harissa Hummus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounces garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon harissa paste
- ¼ cup water
- Salt
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
Notes
Nutrition
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*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Suzy says
Hi Willow! I have Harissa Sauce in the fridge. Can I substitute the paste with sauce? Would the amount used be the same? This looks like a Super Bowl treat for sure!
Willow Moon says
I’ve haven’t tried this recipe with the sauce so I’m not sure. I do know it would add more liquid, so you definitely don’t want to add water. Also since it’s probably been loosened up with oil, you probably won’t want to add olive oil either. I’d start with a small amount of the sauce and go from there. I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Kim says
I had a small amount of harissa paste left so I used it for this hummus. It was very good! I never would have thought to make hummus with it.Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kim!
Betsy says
This looks really delicious. I love the vibrant color.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Betsy!
Madison Pollard says
I LOVE harissa and have a huge tube of paste but haven't been able to use it all - I can't wait to make this! The photos are stunning!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Madison, I appreciate it!
Jenny says
This looks wonderful. I make hummus about once a week and will give this recipe a try!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Jenny, I hope you like it!