Muhammara Dip
on Apr 15, 2024
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This Muhammara dip is nutty, creamy, and vibrant! This Muhammara recipe is a spicy Middle Eastern dip made from red bell peppers, ground walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and breadcrumbs. It’s known for its bright red color—from the roasted red peppers—and the smoky notes from the paprika. If you want more dips, then you’ve got to try our Roasted Garlic and Herb Yogurt Dip, and Kashke Bademjan next.
What ingredients do you need for this roasted red pepper dip?
Red Bell Peppers: We roasted the red peppers to bring out their vegetal sweetness. It also adds natural smokiness to the dip.
Oil: Extra virgin olive oil coats the peppers while they roast making the dip super smooth.
Walnuts: The woodsy notes in the walnuts balance the sweetness of the molasses and peppers. They also work to thicken the dip and create a velvety texture.
Breadcrumbs: Use Panko breadcrumbs to thicken the dip. Alternatively, you can let some bread sit out for a few days and make fresh breadcrumbs.
Garlic Cloves: The garlic cloves adds a deep flavor to the dip. Always use fresh garlic cloves instead of garlic powder.
Pomegranate Molasses: This is an essential ingredient in authentic Muhammara recipes. Its tangy and musky flavors round out the other flavors from the peppers and herbs. If you need a substitute, we suggest adding more lemon juice with a drip of honey.
Paprika, Chili Flakes, and Cumin: To spice the dip, use smoky paprika, cumin, and chili flakes. Aleppo pepper flakes are the traditional choice, but red pepper flakes work in a pinch.
Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice has a tangy taste that enhances the dip.
Muhammara Dip Instructions
Roast the peppers
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Cut your bell peppers into quarters, discarding the seeds.
On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place on your bell peppers. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt. Transfer to the oven and roast, skin side up, for about 30 to 40 minutes. You can also skip this step and purchase already roasted peppers. Let cool for a couple of minutes.
Blend everything together
In a food processor, or a high-speed blender, add your roasted bell peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, your remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, molasses, smoked paprika, chili flakes, cumin, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until completely smooth. Adjust with salt and olive oil, as needed.
Serve
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with your favorite vegetables, crackers, or pita.
Tips, Tricks and Substitutions
Serve this dip with other Middle Eastern inspired dishes, like Spring Panzanella with Za’atar Croutons. Add a bit of dip to a piece of pita bread or a piece of toast, or add it to a mezze platter. Our favorite way to eat Muhammara dip is on a piece of warm pita bread.
Leftover Muhammara can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
No, this walnut dip doesn’t contain dairy. If you need it to be gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
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Muhammara Dip
Ingredients
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 tablespoon Pomegranate molasses
- 1 /2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 /2 teaspoon chili flakes or Aleppo Pepper
- 1 /2 teaspoon cumin
- juice of 1 small lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Cut your bell peppers into quarters, discarding the seeds.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place on your bell peppers. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt. Transfer to the oven and roast, skin side up, for about 30 to 40 minutes. You can also skip this step and purchase already roasted peppers. Let cool for a couple of minutes.
- In a food processor, or a high-speed blender, add your roasted bell peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, your remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, molasses, smoked paprika, chili flakes, cumin, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until completely smooth. Adjust with salt and olive oil, as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with your favorite vegetables, crackers, or pita.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
