Masai Mara (African Red Pepper Spread) Recipe

Name: Masai Mara (African Red Pepper Spread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded; 2 1/4 cups olive oil, divided; 12 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced; 1 cup toasted pecans; 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs; 4 lemons, juice of; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 -2 teaspoon finely chopped chile (or to taste); salt; pepper

Servings: persons

8 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded
2 1/4 cups olive oil, divided
12 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 cup toasted pecans
2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
4 lemons, juice of
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons sugar
1 -2 teaspoon finely chopped chile (or to taste)
salt
pepper

1
Preheat oven to 475u00b0F.
2
Using your hands, coat peppers with a little olive oil.
3
Place cut side up on a baking sheet.
4
Sprinkle garlic over peppers.
5
Roast until they begin to blacken, about 10 minutes.
6
Turn and roast until other side begins to blacken, about 10 minutes more.
7
Cool, remove skin, and cut into strips.
8
Place peppers, garlic, pecans, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, cumin, sugar, chilies, salt and pepper into a food processor.
9
Puree until smooth.
10
Pour in remaining olive oil and continue processing until mixture is smooth and glossy.
11
Serve with freshly baked bread.

2136

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 8 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded, 2 1/4 cups olive oil, divided, 12 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced, 1 cup toasted pecans, and more.

Yes, Masai Mara (African Red Pepper Spread) 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.

Masai Mara (African Red Pepper Spread)

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