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Gjusta's Green Harissa
Servesabout 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Do Ahead: Harissa can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Originally published at Bonappetit.com. Reproduced for personal collection.
