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Muhammara Recipe (Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Dip)
This Muhammara Recipe is creamy, smoky, spicy-sweet, tangy and delish. This Middle Eastern inspired roasted red bell pepper dip is delightful as a dip or a spread with many snacks.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , International , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper - large-sized
- 2 to 3 garlic - small-sized
- ¼ cup walnuts or roasted almonds
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or pomegranate molasses or cane sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin (cumin powder)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (cinnamon powder)
- 1 teaspoon paprika or cayenne or red chilli powder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt as required
- ground black pepper as required
For Garnish
- 1 to 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (coriander leaves) or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the bell pepper with water first a few times and then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Roast the bell pepper on a stove-top flame moving it with a pair of tongs till it becomes black and chars evenly all over.
- Keep the roasted pepper it in a bowl of water for 5 minutes.
- Later remove the charred peel with your fingers or with a paring knife.
- Rinse the bell pepper again in water to remove any blackened peels stuck on the pepper. Finely chop the bell pepper.
- Add the chopped roasted pepper, garlic, lemon juice, honey, ground spices, extra virgin oil, salt and pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend or process to a fine consistency.
- Transfer the muhammara to a serving bowl. Garnish with a dash of olive oil, sesame seeds and chopped parsley or coriander leaves
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Notes
- The recipe can be scaled up but adjust the lemon juice, spices, seasonings as needed.
- You can adjust the honey, lemon juice, paprika or cayenne or chili powder, as per your taste.
- The garlic can also be roasted if you prefer.
- Instead of roasting the bell pepper on stove-top you can also opt to roast them in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
156mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1311IU
(26%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1mg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Vitamin E
2mg
Vitamin K
9µg
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
30µg
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Magnesium
25mg
Phosphorus
54mg
Zinc
1mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1311IU | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 30µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.