Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Harissa
September 9
3 min read
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As summer transitions to fall, you may find yourself with an abundance of red peppers. Toss them over some coals to enhance their natural flavors.
And then turn those peppers into a refreshing mezze, or small plate appetizer or vegetarian lunch. This hummus will wow your tastebuds with an infusion of harissa, a favorite condiment, in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco, made from a blend of hot peppers, oil and various spices.
This recipe was adapted from The Lebanese Cookbook by Salma Hage and inspired by a favorite appetizer from local brewery, Karl Strauss.
The Modern Potager Kitchen Garden
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Harissa | 4-6 servings
Ingredients
14oz can garbanzo beans, undrained
2-3 fire roasted red peppers (fresh roasted or packed in oil works too)
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon harissa paste
1 or 2 garlic cloves
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon cilantro stems, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Sliced almonds
Handful of tasty fresh herbs preferably: cilantro, mint or parsley (or a mix!)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3-4 Persian cucumbers, sliced on a diagonal (for more surface area)
Warm flatbread
1) Combine undrained garbanzo beans, roasted red peppers, garlic cloves, tahini, and lemon juice in a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse to combine and then blend until mixture is smooth. Add cilantro stems and blend again until smooth. Spoon into a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle fresh herbs and almonds. Set aside.
2) Warm flatbreads and cut into wedges. Slice cucumbers. Create a tasty plate and enjoy with your hummus.
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[…] on hummus and cucumbers alone.” As we shared a plate of one of my favorite variations, roasted red pepper hummus, with fresh radishes, cucumbers, and herbs from the showcase garden, the challenge of his statement […]