Lebanese Muhammara Recipe (Walnut & Red Pepper Dip)

Name: Lebanese Muhammara Recipe (Walnut & Red Pepper Dip)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers; ½ cup roughly crushed walnut pieces; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (optional); 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon Aleppo pepper; ½ teaspoon Salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6
Calories
122 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Lebanese Muhammara Recipe (Walnut & Red Pepper Dip)

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Muhammara is a delicious red pepper and walnut dip common in Turkish and Lebanese cuisine. It is savoury, sweet, spicy and acidic with a wholesome walnut crunch. My version uses jarred red peppers for the ultimate quick and easy Middle Eastern dip.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained*
½ cup roughly crushed walnut pieces, and extra for garnish
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more to drizzle
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (optional)
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, or 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or chilli flakes (add more to taste)
½ teaspoon Salt, more to taste

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Instructions

Drain the peppers well and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend into a thick, coarse paste.
Transfer the muhammara to a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil, coarsely chopped walnuts, and a sprinkle of chilli flake.

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Notes

I buy 12 oz (340 gram) jars with a drained weight of roughly 7.5 oz (270 grams). This recipe is very flexible. Weigh your drained peppers and roughly scale the recipe accordingly.
A food processor works best for this recipe. Don’t use a high-speed blender. You want a coarse paste, not a pureé. You can also use a mortar and pestle though it will require some elbow grease!
The breadcrumbs thicken the muhammara from a sauce into a paste but feel free to omit it for a naturally gluten-free sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 811mg (34%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	122kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Sodium	811mg	34%
Potassium	119mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	240IU	5%
Vitamin C	22mg	24%
Calcium	32mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%