Description
Muhammara is a delicious Middle Eastern dip made with roasted red bell peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses, giving it a unique sweet and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 red bell peppers
- 1 large onion
- 2 vine tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (sub balsamic vinegar)
- ½ to 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt + 2 twists of black pepper (optional)
Garnish:
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Roast the vegetables: Roast the bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes until charred. Peel the peppers and remove the seeds.
- Blend ingredients: In a food processor, blend roasted vegetables, garlic, walnuts, tomato paste, cumin, red pepper flakes, and pomegranate molasses until smooth.
- Add breadcrumbs: Gradually add breadcrumbs until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer to a serving dish, top with pomegranate seeds, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with pita or crackers.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- For a smoother texture, you can strain the mixture after blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg