Quick Harissa

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 garlic clove
2. Kosher salt
3. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
4. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
5. 1 tablespoon pure chile powder, such as ancho
6. 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
7. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
8. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
9. 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, ground in a spice grinder
10. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1. On a work surface, use the flat side of a chef's knife to mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt. Scrape the garlic paste into a small bowl and stir in the tomato paste and lemon juice. Add the chile powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, cumin and caraway. Gradually stir in the oil and season with salt.