Muhamarra (roasted red pepper & walnut dip)
User Reviews
3.4
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
421 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Muhamarra (roasted red pepper & walnut dip)
Description
This Muhamarra recipe combines roasted red bell peppers with walnuts, breadcrumbs, olive oil, and a distinctive spice mix to create a rich, flavorful dip. The peppers and olive oil form a smooth base blended with pomegranate molasses, which contributes a fruity acidity that balances the earthiness of the walnuts. Spices including chili powder, cayenne, and smoked paprika add warmth and complexity, while salt enhances the overall taste. The walnuts and breadcrumbs are pulsed in to maintain some texture so the dip retains a bit of bite rather than being fully pureed. Once prepared, it is garnished with further olive oil, chopped walnuts, and fresh thyme leaves. Muhamarra serves well as a dip for pita bread or chips and fresh-cut vegetables, offering an appealing texture and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces red bell pepper roasted
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper more for more heat, ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika use sweet for less heat
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 2/3 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Process the red peppers, olive oil, molasses, spices, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Pulse in the nuts and crumbs ~ pulse just enough to combine, but preserve a little texture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped walnuts and thyme leaves. Serve with pita triangles, pita chips, or cut veggies for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 809mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 586IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.4
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