Muhammara
Muhammara is a bold Middle Eastern dip of roasted red peppers and walnuts with a sweet-spicy, tangy depth. Smoky, nutty, and a little sweet from pomegranate molasses, it is unforgettable. Serve it as a dip with pita or a spread alongside grilled meats.
- ⏱ 15 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted red peppers
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp each cumin and chili flakes
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Add the roasted peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, and chili to a food processor.
- Blend to a coarse paste.
- Add the pomegranate molasses and olive oil and blend until combined.
- Season with salt and adjust the sweet-tangy balance.
- Serve drizzled with olive oil and pita for dipping.
💡 Chef's tip
Toast the walnuts first to deepen their flavor before blending them into the dip.
Pomegranate molasses is the secret ingredient, adding a tangy-sweet complexity that balances the smoky peppers and rich walnuts.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbs: 14 g
- Fat: 18 g
