Muhammara- Put the Hummus On the Back Burner Recipe

Name: Muhammara- Put the Hummus On the Back Burner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices Toasted Bread (I Use Whole Grain For Texture); 2 cloves Garlic, Optional; 4- 1/4 ounces, weight Walnuts; 3 whole Red Bell Peppers, Charred; 2 Tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Or Aleppo Pepper, If Available; 1 teaspoon Or More Of Hot Pepper, If You Like It Spicy; 1 teaspoon Salt And Pepper, to taste; 3 bags Or Ziplocs

Servings: persons

2 slices Toasted Bread (I Use Whole Grain For Texture)
2 cloves Garlic, Optional
4- 1/4 ounces, weight Walnuts
3 whole Red Bell Peppers, Charred
2 Tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Or Aleppo Pepper, If Available
1 teaspoon Or More Of Hot Pepper, If You Like It Spicy
1 teaspoon Salt And Pepper, to taste
3 bags Or Ziplocs

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1) Char the bell peppers over a medium flame, turning them every couple of minutes till they are charred or black.
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Place in bags, knot and cover with a kitchen towel for about 15 minutes.
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2) Using the bag, pinch a bit off the butt of the pepper and then begin peeling the skin.
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Its ok to have some left.
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Do not even think of rinsing them off.
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They add depth of character, I mean flavor.
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3) Filet the edges, leaving the seeds intact and away from the good stuff.
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Then, roughly chop it all up.
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Dont give it too much attention its going into the blender.
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4) In a blender, add toasted bread, smashed garlic, walnuts, paprika and cayenne or Aleppo pepper.
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Add hot pepper, if using.
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Give it a good whizz.
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5) Add the chopped bell pepper and pomegranate molasses.
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Puree for about a minute or so, till desired texture reached.
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Im looking for a smooth consistency.
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6) Give it a taste and add lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
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I added about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a drizzle of lemon juice.
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7) Serve immediately with crispy Arabic/pita bread or refrigerate until required.
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It will last in the fridge for 2 or more days.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices Toasted Bread (I Use Whole Grain For Texture), 2 cloves Garlic, Optional, 4- 1/4 ounces, weight Walnuts, 3 whole Red Bell Peppers, Charred, and more.

Yes, Muhammara- Put the Hummus On the Back Burner falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Muhammara- Put the Hummus On the Back Burner

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