Muhammara

Dive into the rich, smoky flavors of Muhammara, a vibrant Middle Eastern dip that brings together roasted red peppers, earthy walnuts, and a touch of sweetness from pomegranate molasses. This easy-to-make, no-cook recipe is perfectly balanced with hints of garlic, cumin, lemon juice, and a kick of chili flakes for a slight spice. Blended to a luscious, slightly textured consistency, it’s ideal as a shareable appetizer with warm pita, a versatile spread on sandwiches, or a bold topping for grilled meats and vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes, this silky, healthy dip not only shines at gatherings but also elevates your everyday meals with its robust Mediterranean flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups roasted red peppers
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, add the roasted red peppers, walnuts, and fresh breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the food processor.

Step 3

Pour in the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and lemon juice.

Step 4

Add the cumin, paprika, red chili flakes, and salt.

Step 5

Blend the mixture in the food processor until smooth but still slightly textured, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 6

Taste the muhammara and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or chili flakes to your preference.

Step 7

Transfer the muhammara to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil, if desired.

Step 8

Serve with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping, or use as a spread or topping for grilled meats and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(960.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2460.3

Total Fat 146.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2979.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 65.0g
Protein 53.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 511.3mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 1791.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.7%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 39.9%