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Gjusta's Green Harissa

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Peden & Munk

Schmear this on sandwiches, use it to marinate shrimp or chicken, or spoon a dollop onto eggs.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

½

onion, halved

1

tomatillo, husk removed, rinsed

1

jalapeño, halved, seeds removed from 1 half

4

garlic cloves, peeled

1

tablespoon plus ½ cup olive oil

2

cups cilantro leaves with tender stems (from about ½ bunch)

2

cups parsley leaves with tender stems (from about ½ bunch)

2

cups trimmed arugula

2

tablespoons white wine vinegar

1

tablespoon chopped preserved lemon or 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°. Toss onion, tomatillo, jalapeño, garlic, and 1 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing once, until vegetables are soft, 12–15 minutes. Let cool.

    Step 2

    Purée vegetables in a food processor along with cilantro, parsley, arugula, vinegar, preserved lemon, and remaining ½ cup oil until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Harissa can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per 1 Tbsp.: Calories (kcal) 35 Fat (g) 4 Saturated Fat (g) 0.5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 1 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 0 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 0