Easy Harissa

Name: Easy Harissa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers (charred and skins removed); 5 peeled garlic cloves; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 fresh red chillies (I used Serenade peppers but jalapenos will also work); 1 fresh red bird's eye chilli; 5-6 tablespoons olive oil; salt & black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

Making your own Harissa paste is incredibly easy and once you taste it, you won't be able to stop using it. Perfect as a marinade for meat or a fiery dressing for roasted vegetables.

Updated at: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:46:08 GMT