Muhammara
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Muhammara
Description
Muhammara features roasted red bell peppers pureed with walnuts and breadcrumbs, providing a slightly coarse texture and a nutty base. The addition of extra-virgin olive oil and pomegranate molasses brings a smooth richness and a subtle sweetness with a touch of tang. Garlic, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, and ground cumin add layers of spiced warmth and brightness. Freshly ground black pepper rounds out the flavor profile. The dip is blended until creamy but retains some texture from the nuts and breadcrumbs.
Typically served as an appetizer or side, Muhammara is spooned into a bowl and garnished with fresh mint for a fragrant note. It pairs well with pita bread or vegetables for dipping. Its unique balance of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors makes it suited for mezze spreads or as a versatile condiment alongside grilled meats or sandwiches.
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 lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- mint for garnish, fresh
- pita bread for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, place the red peppers, breadcrumbs, walnuts, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, garlic, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper, cumin, and several grinds of pepper. Pulse until creamy and season to taste.
- Garnish with fresh mint. Serve with pita bread or follow one of the serving suggestions in the blog post above.
Notes
- If pomegranate molasses is unavailable, replace it with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and increase lemon juice by 2 teaspoons to maintain flavor balance.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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