Green harissa sauce is a flavorful spicy condiment, used for roasted vegetables, any kind of protein, salads, bowls or soups. This harissa recipe is a real metabolism booster, healthy and vegan and a great addition to any meal that you want to add some heat to.
Remove stems from herbs. Transfer all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, use mortar and pestle for a more coarse texture.Adjust the consistency by adding more olive oil or a bit of water.
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Top tips for the best harissa
The reason this green harissa recipe has so much flavor is the quality of the herbs, the combination of aromatic spices and fresh greens, and the lemon and olive oil to hold it all together.
Be sure to use fresh spices and herbs for the best taste.
You can use food processor or mortar and pestle for a more coarse texture of the paste.
Store harissa in the airtight jar in the coldest part of your fridge for up to one month. Cover the top of a jar with a layer of olive oil to keep it fresh.
Recipe Variations
If you want the sauce to be hot, use serrano chilies. For a milder taste, use normal red chilies or jalapeño peppers.
Instead of fresh garlic, you can use garlic powder.
Replace olive oil with avocado oil or other neutral oils.