Harissa Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Spice up your life with this vibrant Harissa Yogurt Sauce! Perfect as a creamy topping for tagines and kabobs, a zesty base for salads, or a delicious dip with pita bread. This versatile sauce lets you control the heat – adjust the amount of harissa paste to your preference, keeping in mind that heat levels vary between brands. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 136.6 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Harissa Yogurt Sauce

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How to Make Harissa Yogurt Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1-2 tablespoons harissa paste (adjust to your desired spice level), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
  2. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
  3. Season generously with sea salt to taste.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but recommended.
  5. Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread, a topping for tagines and kabobs, or a dressing for your favorite salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

17g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Harissa Yogurt Sauce?

Harissa Yogurt Sauce takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Harissa Yogurt Sauce?

Harissa Yogurt Sauce has approximately 136.6 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Harissa Yogurt Sauce?

The key ingredients for Harissa Yogurt Sauce are Yogurt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Lemon, Harissa, Garlic Clove, Sea Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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