Authentic Harissa Recipe

Name: Authentic Harissa Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 7 Dried New Mexico Chiles or Guajillo Chiles,; 6 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, (drained rinsed, and dried (2 large peppers)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 large garlic cloves, (peeled); 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, (toasted and ground (use a mortar and pestle, grinder or food processor)); 2 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt; Juice of 1 large lemon, (2 tbsp fresh lemon juice); 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil, (more for later)

Instructions

Prep:10min

Make this easy harissa paste with dried chiles, garlic, and warm North African spices and keep it in the fridge for use on meat, chicken, fish, or even veggies. You can also stir in a bit of harissa in your soups and stews or to add a little kick to your shakshuka or hummus!

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:42:59 GMT