Muhammara Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Spread Recipe
Calories: 10
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
This muhammara recipe features roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs, and a blend of spices, creating a rich and flavorful dip. The ingredients are blended to a smooth consistency, perfect for spreading on bread or dipping with vegetables. It's a versatile dish, suitable as an appetizer, snack, or part of a mezze platter.
Ingredients
- 3 large (500 g) Red bell peppers
- 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 cup (120 g) Walnuts toasted
- ½ cup (50 g) Breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) Olive oil plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Lemon juice
- 2 large Garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Cayenne pepper optional
- ½ tsp Sumac optional
- 1 tbsp Pomegranate molasses for garnish (optional)
- ½ tsp Sugar optional
- ¼ tsp Salt to taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the Red Peppers: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place the red peppers on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Roast the peppers in the oven, turning occasionally, until the skins are charred and blistered, about 25-30 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven and transfer them to a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the peppers steam for about 10 minutes.3 large Red bell peppers
- Prepare the Walnuts: While the peppers are steaming, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let them cool.1 cup Walnuts
- Peel and Seed the Peppers: Once the peppers have steamed, peel off the charred skins. It's okay if some bits of char remain, as they add flavor. Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt. Pulse the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add more olive oil or lemon juice to reach your desired consistency.½ cup Breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp Olive oil, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, 2 large Garlic cloves, 1 tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp Paprika, ½ tsp Cayenne pepper, ½ tsp Sumac, 1 tbsp Pomegranate molasses, ½ tsp Sugar, ¼ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper powder, 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the muhammara and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or spices to taste.
- Serve: Transfer the muhammara to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with pomegranate molasses and chopped parsley, if desired.2 tbsp Chopped parsley
- Serve the muhammara with pita bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
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