Harissa Yogurt Sauce (5 Ingredients)
Make this flavorsome Harissa Yogurt Sauce as a versatile dip or topping in 5 minutes using just 5 ingredients. Perfect for grilled meats, especially lamb dishes, burgers, or sandwiches. It makes a delicious low-calorie, high-protein sauce for your favorite veggies too.
Harissa, like pesto or curry paste, is a versatile ingredient that instantly flavors a variety of dishes. It comes in many different spice levels and consistencies. Once you’ve found your preferred store-bought or homemade harissa paste, you can quickly and easily create a range of North African-inspired dishes.
5 minutes and 5 ingredients are all you need to make a batch of this quick and easy yogurt sauce with harissa. It’s incredibly versatile and a great way to add a high-protein, low-calorie topping to your meals. I use it for Turkish eggs, alongside fresh, grilled, or roasted vegetables such as potatoes, and in sandwiches or wraps such as my lamb meatball wrap.
It’s a must-make for your next BBQ. I goes well with grilled meats like chicken skewers and lamb sausages for example. It also makes a refreshing side for heavily spiced dishes such as tacos, tagines, and stews such as my lamb chili.
For more yogurt-based dips and sauces, check out my lemon yogurt sauce and homemade tzatziki as well.
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Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp of the harissa paste, lemon juice, and salt to a medium-sized bowl.1 cup Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp harissa paste, 1 garlic clove, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt
- Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Season to taste with salt.
- Place the mixture in a serving bowl and add the remaining 1 tbsp of harissa sauce on top.
- Enjoy the harissa yogurt sauce as a dip with bread or veggie sticks, alongside grilled meats, or as a sauce for roasted veggies or sandwiches.
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Yogurt – I use my homemade Instant Pot Greek yogurt but any Greek or plain yogurt will work. Choose a consistency that works for the dish you’re using the harissa yogurt sauce for. Avoid sweetened or flavored yogurts.
- Harissa – I follow my small-batch harissa paste recipe but a store-bought paste is totally fine to use. Harissa is a North African chili paste, known for its fiery heat and aromatic blend of spices. It’s used as a condiment, marinade, or flavor enhancer in various dishes from marinades, to sauces, and and varies in heat levels and consistency. Trader Joe’s harissa paste is a popular choice.
- Garlic – Fresh garlic is best but you can use 1/2 tsp of garlic powder instead.
- Lemon – Lemon juice adds some freshness to the sauce and balances the heat.
- Salt – Season to taste with sea salt or table salt.
Step-by-step photos: harissa yogurt
Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
Mix to combine and season to taste.
