Green Harissa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Green Harissa
45 min.
6
49kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Green Harissa, a versatile condiment that will elevate your culinary creations! This delightful sauce is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect addition to any meal. With its fresh herbs and spices, Green Harissa brings a zesty kick to your dishes, whether you're drizzling it over roasted vegetables, using it as a marinade for grilled proteins, or simply serving it as a dip with crusty bread.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this aromatic blend that serves six, all while keeping your calorie count in check at only 49 kcal per serving. The combination of toasted coriander and cumin seeds, fresh parsley, cilantro, and jalapeños creates a harmonious balance of heat and freshness that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil adds a bright, tangy finish that makes this harissa truly irresistible.

Perfect for meal prep, you can make this harissa up to five days in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Just press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to keep it fresh in the fridge. Whether you're looking to spice up your weeknight dinners or impress guests at your next gathering, Green Harissa is the secret ingredient you didn't know you needed!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon coriander seeds 
  • tablespoons cumin seeds 
  • 0.5 cup flat parsley 
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh with tender stems
  • small garlic clove smashed
  •  jalapeno seeded sliced
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • small spring onion sliced
  • teaspoon sea salt fine

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Lightly toast cumin and coriander seeds ina small skillet over medium heat, stirringoften, until fragrant, 2-3 minutes; let cool.Purée seeds with jalapeños, scallions, garlic,oil, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt ina blender or food processor until smooth.DO AHEAD: Harissa can be made 5 daysahead. Press a piece of plastic wrap directlyonto surface of harissa. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories49kcal
Protein5.86%
Fat70.99%
Carbs23.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.17
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.8691305284915%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
10.79mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.75mg
Quercetin
1.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:49.46kcal
2.47%
Fat:4.3g
6.61%
Saturated Fat:0.55g
3.46%
Carbohydrates:3.15g
1.05%
Net Carbohydrates:2.11g
0.77%
Sugar:0.69g
0.76%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:395.38mg
17.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.8g
1.6%
Vitamin K:93.16µg
88.73%
Vitamin C:20.04mg
24.3%
Vitamin A:629.3IU
12.59%
Iron:1.88mg
10.44%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.21%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.81%
Fiber:1.04g
4.17%
Magnesium:15.05mg
3.76%
Calcium:36.15mg
3.62%
Folate:13.63µg
3.41%
Potassium:115.52mg
3.3%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.82%
Copper:0.04mg
2.2%
Phosphorus:20.94mg
2.09%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.79%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.5%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.49%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.43%
Source:Epicurious