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Muhammara (Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)

This amazing and vibrant Syrian dip is a cornucopia of flavours and textures. A melding of red pepper, walnut and finished with a pomegranate molasses. It's a sweet, sour, savoury and incredibly creamy dip. Perfect with breads, vegetables or chips.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Turkish , Syrian

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 red chilli peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ lemon (juice of)
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 200ºC/400ºF
  2. Place the red peppers and chilli in a small roasting tin. Place the walnuts in a separate tin. Put both trays in oven to roast.
  3. 1. Roast the walnuts for 5 minutes then remove to cool completely.2. Roast the chillies for 10 minutes then remove stalks and leave to cool (you can remove the seeds too if you want to reduce the spice).3. Roast the bell peppers for 30 mins until soft and lightly charred. Remove and cover in plastic for 5 minutes to allow sweating (this helps the skins slide off easily). Remove and discard the skins and seeds, then roughly chop.
  4. Place the peppers, chilli, walnuts and all the other ingredients into a food processor. Season with a little salt and pepper then pulse blend into a semi-smooth consistency. You can also do this with a stick blender.
  5. Arrange on a serving platter or bowl and drizzle over a little more extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate molasses and a sprinkling of fresh parsley if you like.

Notes

  • Muhammara pairs beautifully with an array of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean small plates. Its adaptability seamlessly complements various dishes. Discover more with my extensive Middle Eastern and Mediterranean recipes at cookeatworld.com.
  • To maintain freshness, refrigerate Muhammara for up to one week, tightly sealed in plastic wrap or an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before serving for peak flavor.
  • For extended preservation, store Muhammara in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. Allow it to thaw completely at room temperature before enjoying.

Nutrition Information

Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 47mg (2%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1484IU (30%) Vitamin C 77mg (86%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1484IU 30%
Vitamin C 77mg 86%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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