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Muhammara dip in a white plate topped with chopped walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and chopped parsley and served with pita bread

Muhammara Recipe

Fatimah
Muhammara is a creamy delicious dip you can enjoy on its own or in many other tasty ways. Try it now and impress your loved ones!
5 from 3 Ratings
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Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dip, Sauce
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 1359 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • ½ small yellow onion
  • ½ cup walnuts finely chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
  • ½ cup bread crumbs *these come from Arabic breadsticks, and are optional to add.
  • 2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon pomegranate molasses
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut your peppers in half and remove the stem and seeds.
  • Place peppers cut side down on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and drizzle them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Cover peppers and roast them at 450℉ for 30-35 minutes until charred.
  • Remove peppers from the oven and place them into a plate and immediately cover them with plastic wrap to let them sweat for 30 minutes.
  • Peel off the skin and discard. Add the peeled roasted peppers, onion, walnuts, tomato paste, and red pepper paste into a food processor.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, olive oil, spices, and pomegranate molasses. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.
  • Serve with a little bit of olive oil and walnuts.

Notes

  • Choose Quality Walnuts: Use high-quality walnuts, and make sure they are not rancid or stale.
  • Pomegranate Molasses Substitute Hack: If you don’t have pomegranate molasses, you can make some by reducing pomegranate juice, honey, and fresh lemon juice. You can also substitute it with a mixture of fresh lemon juice and honey.
  • Toast Walnuts for Extra Depth: Toast the walnuts for a few minutes beforehand in a pan to elevate the flavor of the roasted red bell pepper spread.
  • Blend to Perfection: To get a smooth and creamy texture, it’s best to use a food processor to blend the ingredients. You can also use a blender, but be sure to blend in small batches.
  • Let It Rest: Muhammara tastes better if you let it rest for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop a deeper taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 1359kcalCarbohydrates: 138gProtein: 33gFat: 86gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 34gMonounsaturated Fat: 37gSodium: 4257mgPotassium: 4119mgFiber: 29gSugar: 66gVitamin A: 19366IUVitamin C: 670mgCalcium: 313mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Muhammara, Muhammara Dip, Muhammara Recipe, Roasted Red Pepper Dip
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