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Muhammara (Red Pepper Dip)
5 from 6 votes

Muhammara (Red Pepper Dip)

Muhammara (or Acuka) is a delicious Middle Eastern dip/spread/meze made with red pepper (paste), garlic, walnuts, spices, and olive oil.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon red pepper paste (or 2 tablespoon red pepper paste+2 large roasted red peppers)
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 100 g walnuts (finely chopped)
  • 15 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cajun spice blend

Instructions

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  1. Place a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  2. Add the red pepper paste and tomato paste to the pan and cook together for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. If you want to add roasted red peppers to your Muhammara, blitz 2 large roasted red peppers and reduce the amount of red pepper paste by half. Add it to the pan along with the tomato paste and red pepper paste.
  4. Stir in the garlic, chili, paprika, sesame seeds, cajun spices, and thyme, and sauté together for another minute.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs along with the walnuts.
  6. Let the mixture cool down before transferring it to a serving dish.

Notes

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  • Lightly toast the walnuts before using for intensifying the flavour.
  • You can substitute red pepper paste with jarred or freshly roasted red peppers. However, your Muhammara will have a lighter taste and a smoother texture.
  • Leave the breadcrumbs out for making this delicious dip gluten free.
  • The leftovers of this dip will keep for up to two weeks when refrigerated in an airtight container or in a jar.
  • It is a versatile dish, you can serve this spicy Acuka as a spread, dip, appetizer, mezze, or sauce.
  • Check the seasoning before adding the salt as most of the ready made tomato paste and red pepper paste contains some salt already.

Nutrition Information

Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 358mg (15%) Potassium 164mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 208IU (4%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 358mg 15%
Potassium 164mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 208IU 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.