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
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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