Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)
Muhammara is a bold and savory Middle Eastern dip made with roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, and a pop of pomegranate molasses. Naturally vegan and packed with flavor, this smoky spread works as a dip, sandwich spread, or bold sauce for bowls. It’s the kind of party-perfect recipe that doubles as a weekly meal prep staple—if it lasts that long.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- blender or food processor
- parchment paper
- Knife
- Mixing spoon
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 2-3 pcs red bell peppers
- 2 bulbs garlic
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/4 lb toasted walnuts
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses (+ more for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus a pinch for roasting)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for blending + garnish)
- Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Roast the vegetablesPreheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Place the whole garlic bulbs on a piece of foil, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and wrap tightly. Place the bell peppers on a tray, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with salt as well. Roast both for 30–35 minutes until the peppers are charred and the garlic is soft.
- 2. Cool and prepLet everything cool down. Peel the bell peppers and squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins.
- 3. Blend the dipAdd the roasted peppers, garlic, toasted walnuts, bread crumbs, 3 tbsp olive oil, pomegranate molasses, salt, pepper, cumin, red pepper flakes, and a handful of parsley into a food processor. Blend until smooth but still a little textured. If needed, adjust the texture with more olive oil or a splash of water.
- 4. Serve and garnishSpoon the muhammara into a shallow bowl. Drizzle with extra pomegranate molasses and garnish with fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg