Muhammara Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Muhammara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds red bell peppers; 2 hot chilies smalls; 1/2 cup wheat crackers crumbled; 1 1/2 cups walnuts abt 6 oz coarsely ground; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; salt to taste; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 pitas cut into 8 wedges, and toasted

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds red bell peppers
2 hot chilies smalls
1/2 cup wheat crackers crumbled
1 1/2 cups walnuts abt 6 oz coarsely ground
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 pitas cut into 8 wedges, and toasted

1
Preheat the grill. Roast the peppers and chiles over the grill or open flame until they are blistered, about 8 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes to loosen the skin. Peel off the skin and remove the seeds. Pat the peppers dry with a paper towel.
2
In the work bowl of your food processor, combine and process the crackers, walnuts, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, cumin, and sugar, until smooth. Add the red peppers and process until creamy. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a thin stream. Add the chile pepper and salt to taste. If it is too thick, thin with a few tablespoons of water.
3
Refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to mellow. Serve with the toasted pita wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 1/2 pounds red bell peppers, 2 hot chilies smalls, 1/2 cup wheat crackers crumbled, 1 1/2 cups walnuts abt 6 oz coarsely ground, 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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Muhammara

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