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Harissa

Homemade harissa paste with roasted red pepper, toasted spices including caraway and cumin which promote good digestion.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to 450°F. Lightly coat the red pepper with the avocado oil and roast on the grill, rotating until the skin is blackened all over, about 25 minutes. Place in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap so the pepper can steam. Once cool enough to handle, peel the skin, open the pepper, and remove and discard the seeds.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and caraway seeds. Spread the spices out in a dry pan and toast on the stovetop over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant; set aside to cool. Stir in the paprika and red pepper flakes.
  3. Using a food processor, process the garlic cloves until they become a paste, then add the red pepper. Season with salt, add the spice mix and the olive oil, and blend well. Transfer the harissa to a lidded jar and cover with more olive oil to store.
  4. Harissa will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks or frozen up to 2 months.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Vitamin C
    From: Bell Peppers
  • Carotenoids
    From: Bell Peppers
  • Salicylic Acid
    From: Cumin

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Parkinson's disease
    Reduces risk of · via Bell Peppers
  • Hip Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cataracts
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Vitamin C
  • Premature Death
    Reduces risk of · via Carotenoids
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Carotenoids
  • UV-Induced Skin Damage
    Protects against · via Carotenoids
  • DNA Damage
    Protects against · via Cumin
  • Colorectal cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Salicylic Acid

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