I made it too spicy. How do I fix it?

The best way to fix this is to double the rest of the ingredients and then adjust the harissa if needed too. Start by adding more butter beans and tahini, and then adjust the rest of the ingredients to taste. You could also add soft goat cheese or cream cheese to tame the spice instead.

Why is my dip too thin?

The dip is going to be softer straight from the food processor and will thicken in the fridge, but it shouldn't be runny like a sauce. It could be because you added too much lemon juice, tahini, or roasted red peppers. The easiest way to fix this is to add more beans.

Red Pepper Harissa Butter Bean Dip

Name: Red Pepper Harissa Butter Bean Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed; 1 large roasted red pepper (I used canned); 2 tbsp tahini; 2 tsp harissa paste (add less or more to taste); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp fresh lemon zest; 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, grated or minced; A small handful of parsley, stems removed; ¼-½ tsp fine sea salt; For serving: finely chopped parsley, harissa paste, ground sumac (optional)

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Red Pepper Harissa Butter Bean Dip

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Red Pepper Harissa Butter Bean Dip is spicy, flavorful, and so creamy! Serve it as an appetizer with toasted baguette, crackers, or crudités, or use it as a spread on sourdough bread with a fried egg for breakfast! The dip is vegan, gluten-free, and so easy to make in just 10 minutes.

Total Time10 minutes
Yield4 1x
DietVegan

Ingredients

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1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 large roasted red pepper (I used canned)
2 tbsp tahini
2 tsp harissa paste (add less or more to taste)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
A small handful of parsley, stems removed
1/4-1/2 tsp fine sea salt
For serving: finely chopped parsley, harissa paste, ground sumac (optional)

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a food processor.
Start by pulsing it and then blend until smooth. You may need to stop it a couple of times to scrape the sides with a spatula.
Add more harissa paste, salt, or lemon juice to taste if needed.
Serve garnished with finely chopped parsley, more harissa, and a little sumac if desired. Enjoy with toasted baguette, crackers, crudites, or on toasted bread.

Equipment

Food processor

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Notes

Harissa paste: Some brands are spicier than others, so add more or less of it based on your heat preference. I like Belazu Rose Harissa. I also like drizzling harissa on top when serving the dip, so I add less inside so it’s not overly spicy.

Storing: Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Dip
Method: Food processor

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