Spicy Green Harissa: Your New Obsession!
Whip up vibrant green harissa with fresh cilantro, parsley, jalapenos, and garlic for a spicy, flavorful condiment.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon dried cumin
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 2 jalapenos (seeded if desired)
- 2 green onions
- 1 clove garlic (minced or grated)
- 1/3 cup green olives (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2-3 /4 cup olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Lightly toast the cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often until fragrant, 2-3 minutes; let cool.
- Add the toasted cumin seeds to a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Add cilantro, parsley, jalapeños, garlic, green onions, green olives (if using), olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to the blender.
- Purée the ingredients until smooth and vibrantly green.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Store the harissa in a sealed glass jar or container.
Notes
- For a milder heat, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- Use good quality olive oil for the best flavor profile.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Use good quality olive oil for the best flavor profile.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.