Turkish Muhammara Recipe

Name: Turkish Muhammara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces walnuts (halves or pieces); 5 ounces greek feta, rinsed, well crumbled; 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1 teaspoon fresh pomegranate juice (such as POM Wonderful); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoons hot paprika mix pepper cream (i.e. Univer Rotes Gold hot paprika mix or cream from Hungary or Martelli hot pepper cream both of wh) (optional); 2 teaspoons minced flame-roasted sweet red peppers; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, packed in sunflower oil will do (any Italian jar labelled pepperoncini (minced hot peppers in sunflower oil); 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch granulated sugar; 1/2 cup yellow onion, minced; 1 green onion, trimmed, finely sliced; kosher salt, to taste; pita bread, crusty bread or cracker, for dipping

Servings: persons

5 ounces walnuts (halves or pieces)
5 ounces greek feta, rinsed, well crumbled
1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
1 teaspoon fresh pomegranate juice (such as POM Wonderful)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons hot paprika mix pepper cream (i.e. Univer Rotes Gold hot paprika mix or cream from Hungary or Martelli hot pepper cream both of wh) (optional)
2 teaspoons minced flame-roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, packed in sunflower oil will do (any Italian jar labelled pepperoncini (minced hot peppers in sunflower oil)
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch granulated sugar
1/2 cup yellow onion, minced
1 green onion, trimmed, finely sliced
kosher salt, to taste
pita bread, crusty bread or cracker, for dipping

1
In mortar using pestle, pound walnuts into very small pieces. (Don't do this in food processor or it will turn to paste.).
2
Transfer to large mixing bowl and add feta, bread crumbs, oil, garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate juice, tomato paste, hot paprika mix, sweet peppers, oil-packed crushed red peppers, hot sauce, cumin, paprika, chili flakes, oregano, black pepper, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder and sugar.
3
Mix very well by hand, squeezing and mixing.
4
In small bowl, combine yellow and green onions.
5
Sprinkle with salt.
6
Let stand several minutes.
7
Squeeze mixture by hand, discarding liquid.
8
Add onions to walnut mixture and mix well by hand.
9
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to let flavours develop. Serve with pita, bread or crackers. (Keeps several days. If needed, drizzle with olive oil before serving to loosen mixture.).

634

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces walnuts (halves or pieces), 5 ounces greek feta, rinsed, well crumbled, 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Turkish Muhammara falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkish Muhammara

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Variations & substitutions

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