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Muhammara

Muhammara

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  • Author: Sonja Goeden
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Muhammara is a super quick store cupboard recipe, for which you probably already have everything you need at home. Sweet roasted red peppers are pureed with crunchy toasted walnuts, punchy garlic, breadcrumbs, spices, and fruity pomegranate molasses, to make a versatile dip, spread or side dish for your mezze feast.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 cups roasted red peppers (roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (toasted)
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed or grated)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp ground coriander (or cumin)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add the roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, crushed garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, red pepper flakes, and ground coriander (or cumin) to the small bowl of your food processor or blender.
  2. Pulse the mixture until you achieve a coarse paste. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times to ensure all the ingredients are well incorporated. Be careful not to overprocess; you want to maintain some texture and crunch from the walnuts.
  3. Taste the Muhammara and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Adjust other seasonings if necessary; you can add more lemon juice for brightness, more pomegranate molasses for sweetness, or more red pepper flakes for heat.
  4. Once the mixture has the right balance of flavours and textures, transfer it into a bowl.
  5. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs. This will help thicken the Muhammara and give it a slightly more substantial texture.
  6. You’re now ready to serve your fresh Muhammara. Garnish it with chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil for an extra layer of flavour and a pop of colour. Serve it as a dip with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables, or use it as a spread on sandwiches or wraps.

Equipment

Notes

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Muhammara keeps in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, condiment, Side Dish, Snack, spread
  • Method: Food Processor
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 497
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2

For The Pleasure Of Eating

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Find it online: https://forthepleasureofeating.com/muhammara/