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Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)

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Muhammara is a bold and flavorful roasted red pepper dip made with toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, and spices. It’s smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet, perfect as a dip, spread, or mezze platter centerpiece.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6 to 8 as a dip
  • Category: Dip
  • Method: Food Processor
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce / 450 g) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and patted dry
  • 1 cup (112 g) raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) panko breadcrumbs or fine breadcrumbs
  • 1 large garlic clove, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Optional toppings: fresh mint or parsley, pomegranate seeds, chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring until lightly golden and fragrant.
  2. Add breadcrumbs to the pan and toast for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Transfer walnuts and breadcrumbs to a food processor. Add chopped garlic and pulse into fine crumbs.
  4. Add roasted red peppers, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper, cumin, and salt. Pulse until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt, lemon juice, or pomegranate molasses.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl. Swirl with a spoon, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh herbs, chopped walnuts, or pomegranate seeds.

Notes

  • Use fresh roasted red peppers for a slightly smokier flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs with extra walnuts or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  • Blend longer if you prefer a smoother texture like hummus.
  • Let sit at room temperature before serving for best flavor.

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