Smoky Harissa Spice Blend
Smoky Harissa Spice Blend layers dried, smoked chiles with toasty cumin, coriander, and caraway for a deep, aromatic heat. Notes of garlic, paprika, and herbs round it out, making it a versatile seasoning that shines on roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or stirred into soups and grains. Ideal to keep on hand for weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Harissa Spice Blend, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 46
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove and discard the stems and seeds from the dried chiles. If the chiles are large, slice them in halves or quarters.
- 2
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low. Add the chiles and warm them until any moisture has evaporated. Move the chiles to a wire rack to cool.
- 3
Add the cumin, coriander, caraway, and peppercorns to the same skillet over medium-low. Stir until the seeds are toasted and fragrant but not burning, about 3 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a plate and let them cool.
- 4
Grind the chiles and toasted seeds with a mortar and pestle to a coarse powder. Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, smoked salt, parsley, and oregano. Continue blending until the spices are fully combined and pulverized. Store in an airtight container for up to one month, or until any of the single ingredients expire, if earlier.
- Calories 17.26 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.85 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 1.83 g 1%
- Total Fat 1.02 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.92 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 20.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.09 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 30.73 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.61 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.45 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Smoky Harissa Spice Blend is a Moroccan side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Caraway Seed, Coriander Seed, Dried Chile Peppers, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 17.26 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Harissa Spice Blend?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Smoky Harissa Spice Blend made of?
- The main ingredients are Caraway Seed, Coriander Seed, Dried Chile Peppers, Dried Oregano, Dried Parsley. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Harissa Spice Blend?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 17.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Harissa Spice Blend easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smoky Harissa Spice Blend healthy?
- Smoky Harissa Spice Blend has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 17.26 calories and 0.85 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. 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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