Description
Muhammara is a traditional Middle Eastern dip made primarily from roasted red peppers and walnuts, known for its unique combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted red peppers – drained and chopped
- 1 cup walnuts – toasted and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs – preferably from stale bread
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove – minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the roasted red peppers.
- Toast the walnuts.
- Combine ingredients in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning and consistency.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Let the dip sit for a few hours or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes (for toasting walnuts)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50-100mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Muhammara, Middle Eastern dip, roasted red peppers, walnuts, healthy snack