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Muhammara

Muhammara
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Muhammara is a rich and vibrant Middle Eastern dip made with smoky roasted red peppers, crunchy walnuts, and spices, offering a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. This versatile and easy-to-make spread can be enjoyed as a dip, sandwich spread, or sauce, and is packed with wholesome ingredients for a healthy and flavorful addition to your meals.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups roasted red peppers (freshly roasted or jarred)
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the Peppers: Start by roasting fresh red peppers until their skins char and blister, either on a grill, under a broiler, or over a gas flame. Then, place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap to steam, which makes peeling easier.
  2. Peel and Seed the Peppers: Once cooled, gently remove the blackened skins and seeds from the peppers to ensure a smooth, non-bitter dip and to keep the vibrant red color.
  3. Combine Ingredients in a Food Processor: Add the peeled roasted peppers, toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, Aleppo pepper (or paprika), and salt into a food processor.
  4. Blend Until Smooth: Pulse and blend the mixture until creamy yet slightly textured. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, lemon juice, or spices as preferred.
  5. Serve or Store: Transfer the Muhammara to a bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil on top, and serve with fresh bread, vegetables, or as part of a mezze platter. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Roast peppers properly to develop essential smoky and sweet flavors; don’t skip this step.
  • Use fresh walnuts to avoid bitterness and enhance nuttiness.
  • Adjust texture by adding more breadcrumbs for thickness or olive oil for creaminess.
  • Add lemon juice gradually to balance acidity without overpowering other flavors.
  • Make Muhammara ahead of time for better flavor as it mellows overnight.

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Keywords: Muhammara, Middle Eastern dip, roasted red pepper dip, walnut dip, vegan dip, healthy snacks, appetizer spread

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