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Gorgeous richly spiced tomato harissa sauce with chunky chickpeas and the best bit – gooey caramelised leeks stirred in at the end.

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You’ve probably seen that I’m a huge fan of a warm dish served on a bed of creamy hummus or mash and this is one of the best.

I’ve added extra harissa and smoked paprika to the hummus to add extra spice and to intensify the flavour…sprinkle generous amounts on Za’atar over the hummus at the end. Amazing.

This dish would be perfect for sharing at a festive party and with chunks for fresh bread.

Enjoy, love, Niki xxx

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Gorgeous richly spiced tomato harissa sauce with chunky chickpeas and the best bit - gooey caramelised leeks stirred in at the end.

Prep time: 15 minutes mins

Cook time: 30 minutes mins

Serves 2-4

5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

For the leeks

  • 3 leeks sliced into rings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the chickpeas

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp sundried tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp rose harissa
  • 400 g can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • 3 tbsp dill & mint chopped

For the harissa hummus

  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp rose harissa
  • Juice 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 sea salt
  • 2 tbsp tahini

Instructions

To cook the leeks

  • Add the oil to a large pan (with a lid) on a low to medium heat, then add in the leeks and salt. Fry for 15-20 minutes until soft and caramelising.

To make the chickpeas

  • Add the onion and oil to a pan. Fry for 8-10 minutes until soft.

  • Now add the spices and garlic and stir to combine, fry for a minute.

  • Add the rose harissa, tomatoes and water. Simmer un-covered for 30 minutes.

  • Finally, add in the chickpeas, caramelised leeks, salt, pepper and chopped dill and mint.

  • Stir to combine and simmer for a minute.

To make the hummus

  • Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blitz until very smooth and creamy.

To serve

  • Serve the chickpeas on a bed of the hummus.

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6 Responses

  1. Harissa Chickpeas with Sticky Leeks and Fluffy Harissa Hummus with Za'atar | Rebel Recipes (17)
    So tasty with just the right amount of kick.
    Well done you👍

    Reply

    1. Thank you! xxx

      Reply

  2. This looks beautiful. Can this be frozen? I’m only cooking for one but love to bulk cook if possible! x

    Reply

    1. Yes i think so! xx

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FAQs

What is harissa hummus made of? ›

This spicy harissa hummus is easy to make in a flash with canned chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and harissa powder. Serve with flatbread or vegetables for an absolutely delicious appetizer. Sure to be a potluck hit!

Why add baking soda to chickpeas for hummus? ›

Baking soda: Adding baking soda to the chickpeas helps make the legume easier to digest, softer, and makes them easy to peel. Don't skip this ingredient! Lemon juice: I never suggest using pre-bottled lemon juice, but I especially urge you not to in homemade hummus.

What is special about harissa? ›

Harissa is a fiery and garlicky North African spice paste that's traditionally served alongside bread, stews, and couscous dishes. Recipes vary widely but it's usually made with spices including caraway, cumin, and coriander, and sometimes herbs, like mint.

What spice is harissa made of? ›

Originally from Tunisia, harissa is a chile sauce or paste typically made of dry red chiles, garlic, citrus, extra virgin olive oil and a few warm spices including cumin, coriander and caraway seeds.

Should you cook chickpeas before making hummus? ›

These wet chickpeas have been dried and then boiled already, so they are ready for making hummus. However, many stores offer them in dried form—and in that case, you do need to soak or cook chickpeas for hummus, in order to soften them enough for blending into hummus' signature creamy texture.

Should you remove chickpea skin for hummus? ›

skins will make your hummus much creamier and. rich.

How long does hummus last in the fridge? ›

As a general rule, it will last about a week in your fridge once you open it. So although you can keep hummus refrigerated for a couple months unopened, you only have seven days from opening to finish it off. (Or you can easily freeze your humus for up to 4 months if you want to store it for longer periods!)

What is harissa and what does it taste like? ›

What Does Harissa Taste Like? If you've never tried this fiery sauce before, it has a very peppery, smoky flavor and can range in levels of heat, depending on which peppers and chiles make up the sauce. It also has a strong garlicky flavor that's brightened up with a kick of citrus.

What does harissa sauce contain? ›

Harissa (Arabic: هريسة harīsa, from Maghrebi Arabic) is a hot chili pepper paste, native to the Maghreb. The main ingredients are roasted red peppers, Baklouti peppers (بقلوطي), spices and herbs such as garlic paste, caraway seeds, coriander seeds, cumin and olive oil to carry the oil-soluble flavors.

Is harissa the same as tahini? ›

Tahini sauce is made from a combination of ingredients, that start with a base of tahini, traditionally combined with water and lemon juice. In this recipe, we've also added harissa, which is a North African chili paste. The harissa adds a little spice and a lot of flavor to this recipe!

What is hummus usually made of? ›

Hummus is a smooth and creamy puree of cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini and an acid, typically lemon juice. While hummus usually has garlic now, centuries ago it did not. Olive oil isn't a requirement either, but most modern recipes list it as an ingredient.

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