Last Updated on April 28, 2026 by Lisa Keys
The best harissa hummus.
Super Bowl parties are on the horizon. Planning a game day party or any gathering has never been easier. Finger foods and dip recipes are in order. I bet you have the hot wings covered. So, let's move into the end zone with some more winning ideas like this easy spicy harissa hummus.
Seriously, it's not a party unless there is dip. Right? Here is my spicy new spin on the Middle Eastern chickpea puree known as hummus. With just a few ingredients it only takes 5 minutes to make in the food processor.
In addition, it really tastes even better if made a day in advance. The dip can be served with classic pita chips, or get extra healthy and fancy and serve it as a finger food stuffed into cute little mini peppers.
How to make easy harissa hummus
I use the harissa avocado mayo from one of my favorite brands, Chosen Foods. This eliminates the need for several other ingredients like oil and spices. It's just smart to use products like this for easier prep and great flavor.
Harissa Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 (15 oz.) can chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained, liquid reserved (aka: aquafaba)
- ¼ cup Chosen Foods Harissa avocado oil mayo
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons sesame tahini
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- With food processor fitted with metal blade and running, drop garlic through the feed tube. When garlic is finely chopped turn off machine.
- Add chick peas; process about 30 seconds or until coarsely chopped.
- Add remaining ingredients including 1 tablespoon of reserved aquafaba.
- Process mixture until smooth scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Add additional aquafaba to thin mixture to desired dip consistency. Stored covered in refrigerator.
Lisa Keys says
A total touchdown and one of the best tasting hummus recipes ever.