Description
Muhammara is a flavorful Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip that’s creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy. This easy-to-make spread combines roasted red bell peppers with walnuts, breadcrumbs, and spices, making it a perfect appetizer or accompaniment to pita bread and Mediterranean dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 3 roasted red bell peppers
- ½ cup bread crumbs, fresh or store-bought
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- Fresh mint, for garnish
- Pita bread
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the red bell peppers are roasted and peeled. Gather the walnuts, bread crumbs, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, garlic, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper, ground cumin, and fresh black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients in Food Processor: In a food processor, add the roasted red peppers, bread crumbs, walnuts, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, garlic clove, fresh lemon juice, Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, ground cumin, and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper.
- Process Until Creamy: Pulse the mixture in the food processor until it becomes a smooth and creamy dip. You may need to scrape down the sides occasionally to ensure even blending.
- Season to Taste: Taste the Muhammara and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more black pepper, lemon juice, or pomegranate molasses as preferred.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve with warm pita bread. Enjoy as a flavorful appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- If you don’t have pomegranate molasses, substitute it with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and add an additional 2 teaspoons lemon juice for a similar tangy sweetness.
- Roasting the peppers yourself adds a smoky flavor, but you can also use jarred roasted red peppers for convenience.
- To toast walnuts for enhanced flavor, gently roast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes before adding to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
