Muhammara: Middle Eastern Red Pepper Dip
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Muhammara: Middle Eastern Red Pepper Dip
Description
Muhammara: Middle Eastern Red Pepper Dip blends roasted red peppers with walnuts, rusk or breadcrumbs, olive oil, tahini, and pomegranate molasses to create a thick, flavorful spread. The walnuts add a nutty crunch, while the pomegranate molasses provides a distinctive tart sweetness balanced by a touch of chili flakes. Blended together, the ingredients form a rich, textured dip. Its savory and slightly spicy profile complements bread like pita or sourdough and fresh vegetable sticks for dipping. The dip makes a satisfying addition to mezze or casual snacking.
The preparation involves blending all ingredients in a food processor and seasoning to taste, allowing easy customization for heat and salt levels. It's a no-cook recipe once the peppers are prepared, perfect for making ahead or serving immediately.
Variations include substituting grape molasses for pomegranate molasses or white almonds instead of walnuts, altering flavor and texture subtly according to preference.
Ingredients
- 400 g roasted red peppers or roast your own red peppers, jar
- 150 g walnuts crumbs
- 60 g rusk grated (or breadcrumbs)
- 60-80 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- ½ tsp chili flakes or Greek bukovo, crushed
- salt
- black pepper
For serving:
- Nachos
- pita bread baked, as for souvlaki
- pita bread homemade
- sourdough bread
- vegetables raw sticks
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor, season with salt and pepper to taste, and blend well.
- Muhammara can be served with nachos, baked pita bread, sourdough bread, raw vegetables sticks or anything else you want.
Enjoy!
Notes
- Pomegranate molasses can be replaced with grape molasses without significantly altering the dip's character.
- Walnuts can be substituted with white almonds for a milder nut flavor and slightly different texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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