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Muhammara

Muhammara is a traditional Syrian dip made with red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses.
Course Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword muhammara recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1.5 Cups
Calories 248kcal
Author Robin Donovan

Ingredients

  • 1 large clove garlic peeled
  • 1 cup walnut halves lightly toasted
  • 7- ounce jar dry weight roasted red bell pepper*
  • ⅔ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice from about 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses**
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse the garlic and walnuts until both are well-chopped.
  • Add roasted peppers, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, oil, salt, cumin, and pepper flakes. Pulse until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Serve with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g