Muhammara Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
16 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Muhammara Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by combining peeled and seeded roasted red bell peppers with toasted chopped walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, cumin, and optional red pepper flakes in a food processor. The mixture is processed until combined but still retains some texture. Olive oil is gradually added while blending to achieve a smoother consistency and glossy finish.
The muhammara's flavor balances the sweetness and richness of roasted peppers and nuts with the tangy pomegranate molasses and fresh lemon juice. The toasted walnuts provide earthiness and texture, while cumin introduces a warm note. This dip is typically served with pita chips or fresh bread and can be garnished with extra olive oil, walnuts, or parsley.
The dish is versatile as a spread, dip, or accompaniment to mezze and adds a distinctive flavor and color to any table.
Ingredients
- 3 roasted red bell peppers seeded, cored and peeled (or 1 and 1/2 cups jarred roasted peppers)
- 1/2 cup walnuts coarsely chopped, toasted
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- olive oil optional garnishes, walnuts chopped, parsley chopped
- walnut
- parsley
Instructions
- Place the roasted peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, cumin and red pepper flakes in the bowl of a food processor. Process until combined.
- With the motor running, gradually add the oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- If desired, top with a drizzle of olive oil, walnuts and parsley. Serve with pita chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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