Muhammara

Discover a delicious Muhammara recipe featuring roasted red peppers, spicy red chili peppers, aromatic garlic, crunchy walnuts, and a burst of tangy pomegranate and lemon juice. Perfect as a dip or spread!

  • 15 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 10 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Muhammara

Muhammara is a flavorful and vibrant Middle Eastern dip made primarily from roasted red peppers and walnuts. It's a wonderful addition to your appetizer spread, offering a delightful combination of spice, sweetness, and nuttiness. Perfect for serving with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables, this dip is both versatile and delicious.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup bread crumbs
30g
3 red peppers
240g
2 red hot chili peppers
80g
2 garlic cloves
6g
2 tbsp pomegranate juice
30g
1 tsp lemon juice
5g
1/3 cup walnuts
72g
2 tbsp olive oil
27g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Peppers:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the red peppers and red hot chili peppers on a baking sheet.
- Roast them in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the skins are blistered and charred, turning occasionally for even roasting.
2. Skin and Seed the Peppers:
- Once roasted, transfer the peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let them sit for about 10 minutes. This will help loosen the skins.
- After cooling, peel off the skins, remove the stems, and de-seed the peppers.
3. Prepare the Garlic:
- Peel the garlic cloves. If desired, you can slightly crush them to release more flavor during blending.
4. Toast the Walnuts:
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 3-5 minutes or until aromatic, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Let them cool slightly.
5. Blend Ingredients:
- In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted peppers, red hot chili peppers, garlic cloves, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and toasted walnuts.
- Process until you have a rough paste consistency.
6. Add Bread Crumbs and Olive Oil:
- Add the bread crumbs to the mixture and pulse a few more times.
- Gradually add the olive oil while blending until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
7. Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste your muhammara and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add a pinch of salt, more lemon juice, or a bit of pomegranate juice if desired.
8. Serve:
- Transfer the muhammara to a serving bowl.
- You can garnish with additional toasted walnuts, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds if you like.
9. Enjoy:
- Serve the muhammara as a dip with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. Enjoy!

Tips:

- Roasting Peppers: Roast the red peppers and chili peppers until their skins are charred and blistered. This can be done on a grill, in an oven, or directly over a gas flame. Once charred, place them in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for about 10 minutes. This makes peeling the skins off much easier.

- Using Fresh Bread: For the bread crumbs, use fresh or day-old bread for better texture and flavor. If using store-bought crumbs, opt for unseasoned varieties.

- Consistency Adjustment: If the dip is too thick, gradually add more olive oil or a splash of water until the desired consistency is reached. If it's too thin, add more bread crumbs or walnuts.

- Balancing Flavors: Taste the dip before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed. You might want to add a bit more lemon juice for acidity, pomegranate juice for sweetness, or salt to enhance the flavors.

- Serving Suggestions: Muhammara pairs excellently with fresh vegetables such as cucumber slices, carrot sticks, or bell pepper strips. It also goes well with pita bread, crackers, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

Muhammara is a delectable dip that's sure to impress your guests with its rich and complex flavors. Whether you're preparing it for a casual family gathering or a special occasion, it’s a tasty and nutritious addition that everyone will enjoy. Don't forget to serve it with a variety of dippers to fully appreciate its delightful taste.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size80 grams
Energy
Calories 120kcal6%
Protein
Protein 3.31g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2.14g6%
Sugar 3.69g4%
Fat
Fat 13g16%
Saturated 1.50g5%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 70ug8%
Choline 10mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg10%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg7%
Vitamin B3 1.05mg7%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg16%
Vitamin B9 40ug10%
Vitamin B12 0.02ug1%
Vitamin C 70mg79%
Vitamin E 0.84mg6%
Vitamin K 5ug4%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 30mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.24mg27%
Iron, Fe 0.94mg9%
Magnesium, Mg 30mg7%
Phosphorus, P 70mg6%
Potassium, K 210mg6%
Selenium, Se 2.09ug4%
Sodium, Na 40mg3%
Zinc, Zn 0.61mg6%
Water
Water 54g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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