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Muhammara Recipe
This muhammara recipe is a creamy roasted red pepper and walnut dip that's full of flavor. Serve it with pita chips or vegetables for an easy yet unexpected make-ahead appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 3 roasted red bell peppers seeded, cored and peeled (or 1 and 1/2 cups jarred roasted peppers)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 clove of 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 and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: Olive oil, chopped walnuts, chopped 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% 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.