Muhammara Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Muhammara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers; 1 pita bread; 1 cup hot water; ½ cup walnuts, toasted; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 1 cup pomegranate juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh); 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

2 red bell peppers
1 pita bread
1 cup hot water
½ cup walnuts, toasted
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Place whole red peppers directly on a grill or BBQ, over med heat, turning until blackened on all sides (about 15 - 20 minutes).
2
Place them in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow peppers to steam for 5 - 10 minutes then peel off the skins.
3
Remove stems, seeds, and ribs and set aside.
4
Toast pita bread over med high heat until crisp and browned on both sides, then break into pieces and place in a bowl.
5
Pour hot water over the pita and let stand until softened, about 10 minutes.
6
Transfer to sieve and drain, thoroughly pressing out all excess liquid.
7
Place walnuts and garlic in food processor, pulsing until a crumbly texture, then add peppers, pita and remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days and serve with pita wedges.
9
POMEGRANATE MOLASSES: combine ingredients in a small saucepan.
10
Cook and stir over low heat, just until sugar dissolves.
11
Bring to a boil and boil for about 15 minutes until mixture is reduced to about 1/3 cup.
12
Cool and refrigerate for up to a week.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 red bell peppers, 1 pita bread, 1 cup hot water, ½ cup walnuts, toasted, 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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