Tasty Muhammara (Roasted Pepper and Walnut Spread)

Prep:
Cook:
2 hours 20 minutes
Serves:
6
Good for: Plant based
World food: Mediterranean

Nutrition per serving

Calories (kcal)
295
Fat (g)
27.0
Carbs (g)
11.0
Protein (g)
5.0
Salt (g)
0.3
Sugar (g)
2.0

Ingredients

4 tbsp
Olive Oil (divided)
1.25 Cup
Walnut (halves)
0.33 Cup
Breadcrumbs
1 Cup
Red Bell Pepper (peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped, fire-roasted)
2 Clove
Garlic (crushed)
2 tbsp
Lemon Juice
2 tsp
Pomegranate Molasses
1 tsp
Salt
1 tsp
Paprika
1 tsp
Red Pepper Flakes
0.5 tsp
Cumin
0.5 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
1 tbsp
Parsley

Method

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the walnuts in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir and cook until walnuts become lightly brown and smell toasted for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool. Reserve 2 to 3 walnuts then coarsely chop for garnish.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, with constant stirring, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer crumbs onto the plate with walnuts.
  3. In a food processor, combine the peppers, walnuts, toasted bread crumbs, garlic, lemon juice,
    pomegranate molasses, salt, paprika, red pepper flakes, cumin, cayenne pepper, and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  4. Pulse repeatedly, scraping off the sides regularly, until the mixture is fine and smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
  5. Serve in bowls and garnish with the reserved chopped walnuts, olive oil, pepper flakes, and
    chopped parsley.