Muhammara is a delicious and healthy dip that is traditionally made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, and a variety of spices. This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients, including roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. It is a great appetizer to serve at parties or as a healthy snack. The combination of roasted red peppers and walnuts gives this dip a unique and flavorful taste, while the spices add a little bit of heat. We hope you enjoy this tasty and nutritious Muhammara recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 mL) roasted red peppers (see notes)
- 1/2 cup (60 g) walnuts
- 1/2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) pomegranate molasses
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, and garlic. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
Add the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt to the food processor. Pulse until everything is well combined and the mixture has a smooth, creamy consistency.
Transfer the Muhammara dip to a serving bowl and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy with pita bread, crackers, or your favorite dipping vegetables.
Note: This Muhammara recipe yields approximately 2 cups of dip, which is enough to serve 4-6 people as an appetizer. If you are serving a larger crowd, you may want to consider doubling or tripling the recipe to ensure that you have enough dip for everyone.