Muhammara Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Muhammara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained; 2/3 cup fine fresh breadcrumb; 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine; 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (to taste); 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses (see notes below) or 2 teaspoons grenadine; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (2 T if you won't be chilling the dip before serving); toasted pita bread, triangles as an accompaniment

Servings: persons

1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
2/3 cup fine fresh breadcrumb
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (to taste)
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses (see notes below) or 2 teaspoons grenadine
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (2 T if you won't be chilling the dip before serving)
toasted pita bread, triangles as an accompaniment

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To make Pomegranate Molasses:
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Bring to boil 1 quart Pomegranate Juice (such as Pom Wonderful), 2/3 cup sugar, 2/3 cup lemon juice and simmer on low until reduced to 1-1/3 cups.
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Or even easier: simmer any quantity of pomegranate juice on low heat until it is reduced and thick enough to coat a spoon.
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Recipe Directions:
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In a food processor blend together the peppers, the bread crumbs, the walnuts, the garlic, the lemon juice, the pomegranate molasses, the cumin, the red pepper flakes, and salt to taste until the mixture is smooth and with the motor running add the oil gradually.
6
Transfer the muhammara to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator until it thickens.
7
Serve at room temperature with the pita triangles.

550

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, 2/3 cup fine fresh breadcrumb, 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine, 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with, and more.

Yes, 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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