Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)
Description
Muhammara is a Middle Eastern roasted red pepper dip with lots of flavors and just enough spices. You can eat it as a dip or as a spread with bread or as a sauce for grilled meat or chicken.
Ingredients
Preparation
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1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
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2
Place the red peppers on a baking pan and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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3
Roast them in the oven for 30 minutes turning once.
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4
Remove from the oven. Peel the peppers, remove the seeds and cut them into slices.
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5
Combine red pepper slices and bread crumbs in the bowl of a food processor. Start blending.
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6
Add the rest of the ingredients ( walnuts, garlic, pomegranate molasses, salt, cayenne pepper, sumac, olive oil and lemon juice) and pulse a few more times. A little texture is preferable instead of a puree.
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7
Transfer your dip on a serving plate. Garnish with walnut pieces and fresh parsley.
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8
Serve with bread, crackers or vegetables
Bon Appetit!
