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Discover the rich taste of Muhammara, a Middle Eastern dip blending sweet, tangy, and spicy notes from roasted red peppers, walnuts, and exotic spices. Ideal for snacks or part of a mezze spread.
Type of Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 20 minutes.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
How Many Servings?
6-8 servings
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| 2 red peppers (charred, peeled, and cut into large strips) | |
| 1 cup walnut | |
| ¾ cup breadcrumbs | |
| ½ cup olive oil | |
| 1 small shallot diced | |
| 2 tablespoons pepper paste | |
| 4 tablespoons pomegranate molasses | |
| 5 tablespoons tahini sauce | |
| ½ teaspoon coriander | |
| 1 teaspoon cumin | |
| ½ teaspoon black pepper | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | |
| Extra olive oil and a few walnuts for garnishing |
Preparation
1
Roast the Peppers
Preheat your oven to high broil. Wash, dry, and lightly coat the red bell peppers with olive oil. Broil for about 4 minutes per side, until charred. Transfer the hot peppers to a sealed Ziploc bag and let them steam for 15 minutes to loosen the skins.
Preheat your oven to high broil. Wash, dry, and lightly coat the red bell peppers with olive oil. Broil for about 4 minutes per side, until charred. Transfer the hot peppers to a sealed Ziploc bag and let them steam for 15 minutes to loosen the skins.
2
Peel and Prep the Peppers
Once the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the charred skin. Slice them open, remove the seeds and membranes, and cut into large strips. Optional: Make Breadcrumbs For extra flavor, toast half a pita until golden, then pulse it in a food processor to make breadcrumbs. Or use store-bought plain breadcrumbs for convenience.
Once the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the charred skin. Slice them open, remove the seeds and membranes, and cut into large strips. Optional: Make Breadcrumbs For extra flavor, toast half a pita until golden, then pulse it in a food processor to make breadcrumbs. Or use store-bought plain breadcrumbs for convenience.
3
Blend and Mix
In a food processor, pulse the roasted red pepper strips until coarsely chopped. Then, process the walnuts until finely ground. In a large bowl, combine the peppers and walnuts with breadcrumbs, olive oil, diced shallot, pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, tahini, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
In a food processor, pulse the roasted red pepper strips until coarsely chopped. Then, process the walnuts until finely ground. In a large bowl, combine the peppers and walnuts with breadcrumbs, olive oil, diced shallot, pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, tahini, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
4
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the muhammara for at least 1 hour—or overnight—for the best flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Before serving, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with whole walnuts. Enjoy with warm pita or your favorite crackers.
Refrigerate the muhammara for at least 1 hour—or overnight—for the best flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Before serving, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with whole walnuts. Enjoy with warm pita or your favorite crackers.
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Storage:
Refrigerate: Place the muhammara in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to a week.
Freeze: For longer storage, you can freeze the muhammara. When ready to serve, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.
Serving Suggestions:
Traditional Pairing: Serve Muhammara with warm pita bread or pita chips for a classic Middle Eastern combination.
Healthy Dipping: Use Muhammara as a healthy and flavorful dip for sliced cucumbers, carrots, or bell peppers.
Sandwich Spread: Spread Muhammara on your sandwiches or wraps for a delicious and unique flavor boost.
Make-Ahead:
Muhammara is a fantastic make-ahead recipe. Prepare it a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. This is perfect for planning ahead and ensures you have a delicious dip ready to serve whenever you need it.
Rana’s Notes!
Remember, the texture of the muhammara can be adjusted to your liking. If you prefer a smoother dip, simply process the bell peppers and walnuts longer until they reach your desired consistency. This tasty dip is a fantastic addition to any mezze spread, alongside hummus, baba ghanoush, and dolmas. Enjoy!