Syrian Muhammara with Roasted Red Peppers and Walnuts

Name: Syrian Muhammara with Roasted Red Peppers and Walnuts
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers; 1 cup walnuts; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; Warm pita bread or chips; Fresh vegetable sticks

A vibrant and smoky red pepper dip

Muhammara is a flavorful dip made with roasted red peppers and walnuts, offering a smoky and spicy taste that's both savory and satisfying.

1 h 20 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Muhammara Dip

2 large red bell peppers

1 cup walnuts

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses

1 teaspoon ground cumin

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

adjust to taste

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper

to taste

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh parsley

chopped

For Serving

Warm pita bread or chips

Fresh vegetable sticks

Preparation

Roasting the Peppers

Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

Place peppers

Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet.

Roast peppers

Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until skin is charred and blistered.

Preparing the Walnut Mixture

Toast walnuts

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Cool and process

Allow walnuts to cool, then place in a food processor.

Be sure to cool the walnuts completely before processing to prevent excessive oil release.

Add ingredients

Add garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and cumin.

For best results, use day-old bread crumbs if needed to thicken the dip.

Cooking Process

Steam peppers

Remove the roasted peppers from the oven and place in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes.

Peel and seed peppers

Remove the skin and seeds from the peppers, then add them to the food processor with the walnut mixture.

Blend and season

Blend until smooth, then adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Plating & Serving