Harissa Spiked Houmous

Elevate your dip game with this bold and flavorful Harissa Spiked Houmous, a zesty twist on the classic Mediterranean favorite. Made with creamy chickpeas, nutty tahini, bright lemon juice, and a smoky, mildly spicy kick of harissa paste, this recipe is perfect for those who crave a little heat in their appetizers. Infused with aromatic cumin and finished with optional garnishes like paprika, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil, this houmous not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on the table. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s ideal for quick snacks, vibrant mezze spreads, or party platters. Whether served with warm pita bread, crisp vegetable sticks, or crunchy crackers, this dip is sure to be the star of any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 3 tablespoons Tahini
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Harissa paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Water (adjust as needed)
• 0.25 teaspoons Paprika (for garnish, optional)
• 1 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
• 1 tablespoons Extra olive oil (for drizzling, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, harissa paste, cumin, and salt.

Step 2

Blend the ingredients on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 3

Add water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the houmous reaches your desired consistency.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more harissa paste for extra heat or a pinch of salt if needed.

Step 5

Spoon the houmous into a serving dish and use the back of a spoon to create a small swirl on the surface.

Step 6

For an optional garnish, sprinkle paprika, drizzle with extra olive oil, and scatter with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 7

Serve immediately with warm pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	609.2 grams (609.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1376

Total Fat 94.80g	122%
Saturated Fat 14.20g	71%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2301mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 100.90g	37%
Dietary Fiber 29.70g	106%
Total Sugars 17.40g
Protein 38.20g	76%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3717mg	286%
Iron 16080mg	89336%
Potassium 1533mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.5%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 28.6%