Roasted Red Pepper Muhammara

A smoky-sweet Syrian pepper and walnut spread sharpened with pomegranate molasses and lemon.

Roasted Red Pepper Muhammara

Why you’ll love this recipe

A smoky-sweet Syrian pepper and walnut spread sharpened with pomegranate molasses and lemon.

What you’ll need

Everything is listed below so you can gather your ingredients before cooking.

Habibi Recipes

Roasted Red Pepper Muhammara

Prep Time15 Minutes
Cook Time10 Minutes
Serves8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts
  • ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp Aleppo pepper
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the roasted peppers dry so the finished dip stays thick.
  2. Pulse walnuts and breadcrumbs in a food processor until coarsely ground.
  3. Add peppers, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, cumin, Aleppo pepper, garlic, and salt.
  4. Process while streaming in the olive oil, stopping while the spread still has a little texture.
  5. Taste for lemon and salt, then serve at room temperature with pita and vegetables.