Best Muhammara Roasted Pepper Walnut Spread Recipes

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MUHAMMARA (ROASTED PEPPER & WALNUT SPREAD)



Muhammara (Roasted Pepper & Walnut Spread) image

This roasted red pepper and walnut spread is quite popular in the Middle East and you'll understand why when you make it and discover you can't stop eating it.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 2h18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ¼ cups raw walnut halves
⅓ cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup fire-roasted red bell peppers - peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
1 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or other red pepper flakes, plus a pinch or so for garnish
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook and stir frequently until walnuts smell toasted and are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer walnuts to a plate to cool. Reserve 2 or 3 to coarsely chop and use for garnish.
  • Place the skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle in the breadcrumbs; cook and stir frequently until crumbs turn golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle onto plate with walnuts.
  • Place peppers in bowl of a food processor. Add walnuts, toasted bread crumbs, garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, paprika, Aleppo pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Pulse on and off, scraping mixture down occasionally, until mixture is fairly fine and smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to swirl indentations on the surface to capture the garnishes. Garnish with reserved chopped walnuts, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 440.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MUHAMMARA (ROASTED RED PEPPER AND WALNUT SPREAD)



Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Spread) image

Looking for a change from serving hummus as your appetizer? Muhammara is traditionally a hot pepper dip, orignating in Syria. This rich and delicious milder version uses roasted red peppers and goes wonderfully with pita bread, pita chips, raw veggies or spread on crusty toasted bread. It's nice to make this a day ahead to let the flavors blend and intensify overnight. Feel free to increase the amount of crushed red pepper to kick up the heat a bit!

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 roasted red peppers, whole (from jar or roasted yourself)
2/3 cup breadcrumbs (homemade)
1 cup walnuts, toasted
4 large garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons agave nectar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more)

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers and all the remaining ingredients.
  • Taste, and add more spice or salt as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 169.9, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.9

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