How Do I Love Thee Muhammara? Recipe

Name: How Do I Love Thee Muhammara?
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices whole grain bread, toasted; 80 grams raw walnuts, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon smoky paprika; 1 teaspoon Aleppo or cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dry-roasted cumin seeds; 2 cloves of roasted or smoked garlic, smashed; 2 red bell peppers, blackened, skinned, with veins and seeds removed; 1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, plus extra to drizzle on top; 20 milliliters olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 slices whole grain bread, toasted
80 grams raw walnuts, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon smoky paprika
1 teaspoon Aleppo or cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dry-roasted cumin seeds
2 cloves of roasted or smoked garlic, smashed
2 red bell peppers, blackened, skinned, with veins and seeds removed
1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, plus extra to drizzle on top
20 milliliters olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste

1
To a food processor, add the dry ingredients (bread, walnuts, paprika, pepper, and cumin seeds), followed by the garlic and cooked red peppers.
2
Blitz, stopping at regular intervals, until well combined. Scrape down the sides.
3
Add the liquids, then blitz again until well combined. Taste. You can increase the sweetness by adding more molasses, or amp up the sourness with a touch more lemon juice. Salt to taste, and serve with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
4
Use muhammara as a dip, a spread, or in place of pizza sauce. You can even add some stock and a touch of yogurt to make it into a spicy soup.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices whole grain bread, toasted, 80 grams raw walnuts, roughly chopped, 1 teaspoon smoky paprika, 1 teaspoon Aleppo or cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, How Do I Love Thee Muhammara? falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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