Harissa Chilli Pesto

Belazu's Harissa Chilli Pesto is a clever and characterful departure from the Italian original, swapping basil for sun-dried tomatoes and enriching the base with Belazu's signature harissa spice blend. The combination of paprika, rehydrated chillies, and sun-dried tomatoes creates a paste with real richness and a pleasantly slow-building heat that adds depth without overwhelming. It carries the savoury intensity of a good pesto alongside the aromatic warmth of North African spicing, making it something genuinely in its own category.

Belazu has spent over thirty years building relationships with small-scale producers across the Mediterranean and Middle East, and that commitment to sourcing quality ingredients is as evident in this pesto as it is in their more well-known pastes. The result is a product that punches well above its price point in terms of flavour complexity.

Use it stirred through cooked pasta with a splash of the cooking water for a simple but satisfying meal, or as a marinade and coating for vegetables, before roasting. It also works as a deeply flavourful base for soups and stews, or as a punchy spread on flatbreads and wraps.