Muhammara
The dip game is strong with this muhammara. Roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate molasses team up for a sweet-tart explosion that’ll have you scooping till the bowl’s empty. Get ready for your phone to blow up with recipe requests.
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 773kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or gochugaru
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 12 ounce roasted red peppers drained (the contents of a 16 oz. jar)
- 2 tablespoons mild Turkish pepper paste or tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 4 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
To Garnish & Serve:
- Additional extra virgin olive oil
- Paprika
- Flat leaf parsley leaves
- Cilantro leaves
- Pomegranate seeds
- Pita chips
Instructions
- Place a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and walnuts and toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden brown.
- In a food processor, combine the toasted cumin and walnuts, Aleppo pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, roasted red peppers, pepper paste (or tomato paste), garlic, olive oil, sumac, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, brown sugar, and salt.
- Blend for about 90 seconds until the mixture is mostly smooth, with just a little texture. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a light dusting of paprika, flat leaf parsley leaves, cilantro leaves, and pomegranate seeds. Serve with pita chips.
Notes
🔥 Toasty Business:
Watch the walnuts and cumin seeds closely as they toast—just a few seconds can take them from golden to burnt. When you smell the aroma, they're ready!
🚫 No Peppers Left Behind:
Make sure your jarred roasted red peppers are thoroughly drained and patted dry. Extra liquid = runny dip, and honestly, who wants that?
⚙️ The Perfect Grind:
For an authentic muhammara, don’t over-process. You want some texture, so 90 seconds should do it—tiny walnut specks are the goal, not smooth mush.
Nutrition
Calories: 773kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 3264mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1598IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 6mg