Harissa Paste

This homemade harissa paste couldn't be easier to make and delivers far more flavour than a lot of shop-bought versions. Toasting the whole spices cre...This homemade harissa paste couldn't be easier to make and delivers far more flavour than a lot of shop-bought versions. Toasting the whole spices creates a deep, smoky warmth that's balanced by sweet roasted peppers, garlic and lemon. Make a batch at the start of the week and keep it in the fridge to instantly add flavour to roasted vegetables, grains, soups and marinades. Read more This homemade harissa paste couldn't be easier to make and delivers far more flavour than a lot of shop-bought versions. Toasting the whole spices creates a deep, smoky warmth that's balanced by sweet roasted peppers, garlic and lemon. Make a batch at the start of the week and keep it in the fridge to instantly add flavour to roasted vegetables, grains, soups and marinades. This homemade harissa paste couldn't be easier to make and delivers far more flavour than a lot of shop-bought versions. Toasting the whole spices creates a deep, smoky warmth that's balanced by sweet roasted peppers, garlic and lemon. Make a batch at the start of the week and keep it in the fridge to instantly add flavour to roasted vegetables, grains, soups and marinades.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
2 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 weeks
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Chilli, Cumin, Olive oil, Caraway, Peppers, Tomato, Paprika, Coriander seeds, Lemon, Bell Peppers, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

1g
Protein
95kcal
Calories
9g
Total Fat
3g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
2g
Fibre
32mg
Calcium
2%
 
2mg
Iron
11%
 
16mg
Magnesium
4%
 
117mg
Potassium
2%
 
35mg
Sodium
2%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
1.9mg
Vitamin E
13%
 
4mcg
Vitamin B9
1%
 
37mcg
Vitamin A
4%
 
11mg
Vitamin C
12%
 
0.3mg
Zinc
3%
 
7mcg
Vitamin K
6%
 
0.1mg
Copper
11%
 
0mg
Vitamin B2
0%
0.4mg
Vitamin B3
3%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
27mg
Phosphorus
2%
 
Protein: 1g; Calories: 95kcal; Total Fat: 9g; Carbs: 3g; Sugars: 1g; Fibre: 2g; Calcium: 32mg (2%); Iron: 2mg (11%); Magnesium: 16mg (4%); Potassium: 117mg (2%); Sodium: 35mg (2%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 1.9mg (13%); Vitamin B9: 4mcg (1%); Vitamin A: 37mcg (4%); Vitamin C: 11mg (12%); Zinc: 0.3mg (3%); Vitamin K: 7mcg (6%); Copper: 0.1mg (11%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B3: 0.4mg (3%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Phosphorus: 27mg (2%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Chilli, Cumin, Olive oil, Caraway, Peppers, Tomato, Paprika, Coriander seeds, Lemon, Bell Peppers, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 6
caraway seeds
coriander seeds
smoked paprika
red chilli flakes
roasted peppers (jarred)
drained and rinsed
garlic cloves
grated
juiced
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Toast the spices in a small frying pan over medium heat until fragrant.

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