Muhammara is a delicious and spicy Middle Eastern dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, and a blend of spices. It is perfect for serving with bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers roasted and peeled, medium
- 1 cup walnuts toasted
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 clove garlic minced
- to taste salt
- to taste red pepper flakes optional, for added heat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the red bell peppers until the skin is charred and blistered, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool. Peel and seed the peppers.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, walnuts, bread crumbs, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, and minced garlic.
- Blend until smooth. Season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Transfer the muhammara to a serving dish and drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired. Serve with bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg