Name: Easy Harissa Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Other

January 30, 2026

If you love hummus and crave bold, smoky flavor, this Harissa Hummus is a must-try. It combines the creamy texture of traditional chickpea hummus with the warm, aromatic heat of North African harissa paste. Perfect for anyone who enjoys dips with depth, it's quick to make, meal prep friendly, and beautiful on any snack platter.

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Easy Harissa Hummus

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Add chickpeas, tahini, garlic, harissa paste, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to a food processor.

Process until smooth, adding cold water as needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with extra harissa paste.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Harissa Heat Control 🌶️
Adjust the harissa paste quantity to control spice levels - start with 1-2 tablespoons and taste, as different brands vary dramatically in heat intensity.
Chickpea Texture Secret 🥫
For ultra-smooth hummus, remove the chickpea skins by gently rubbing them between your fingers before blending, which creates a significantly creamier texture.
Tahini Emulsion Technique 🥄
Whisk tahini with lemon juice before adding other ingredients to prevent separation and create a more stable, silky emulsion in your hummus.
Garlic Flavor Amplification 🧄
Roast whole garlic cloves before adding to the hummus for a deeper, mellower garlic flavor that won't overpower the harissa's complexity.
Olive Oil Drizzle Artistry 🫒
Create beautiful presentation by using high-quality extra virgin olive oil for final drizzling, creating elegant pools and enhancing overall flavor profile.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.