Tunisian-Style Harissa Chili Paste
Tunisian-Style Harissa Chili Paste delivers a bold heat with smoky roasted chiles balanced by earthy caraway, cumin, and coriander. The garlic and olive oil create a rich, supple texture that spreads easily and lingers with warm spice. Serve it as a condiment for grilled meats, swirl into soups and stews, or spoon alongside eggs and roasted vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tunisian-Style Harissa Chili Paste, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Remove the stems from the chile peppers and cut them in half. Remove all or some of the seeds if you prefer a milder harissa.
- 3
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the caraway, cumin, and coriander; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
In a large baking dish, toss the chile peppers, the toasted spices, and the garlic with 1/4 cup olive oil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the chile peppers are very soft but not burned, about 1 hour. Stir a few times for even cooking. Let cool.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to a food processor and purée until paste-like but still slightly chunky. Season with salt.
- 7
Spoon into a sterilized glass jar and level the surface. Add enough olive oil to cover the top so the harissa does not dry out. Seal and refrigerate.
- Calories 182.6 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.96 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 31.14 g 11%
- Total Fat 1.48 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.52 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 5.55 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 0.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 261.53 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 0.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 9.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 43.84 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 24.59 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tunisian Style Harissa Chili Paste is a Moroccan side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Caraway Seed, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, and Ground Coriander. Each serving provides about 182.6 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tunisian-Style Harissa Chili Paste?
- It is a Moroccan chili recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Tunisian-Style Harissa Chili Paste made of?
- The main ingredients are Caraway Seed, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tunisian-Style Harissa Chili Paste?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 182.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tunisian-Style Harissa Chili Paste easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tunisian-Style Harissa Chili Paste healthy?
- Tunisian-Style Harissa Chili Paste has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 182.6 calories and 3.96 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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