VOL. XIII
NO. 014
Bottle & Flame
Musings on food, wine, and more
EST. MMXIII
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
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Gjusta's Green Harissa
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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Do Ahead: Harissa can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Originally published at Bonappetit.com. Reproduced for personal collection.

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