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    Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Muhammara)

    Published: Jan 18, 2018 · Modified: Aug 29, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy an item in my links, at no charge to you.

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    Total Time 40 minutes
    Number of Servings 8
    Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Muhammara)

    Muhammara is a Middle Eastern dip made from roasted red bell peppers. It's tangy and smoky with a tiny bit of heat. It's totally addictive!

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    Overhead photo of roasted red pepper dip garnished with chopped walnuts.

    Fellow bloggers: tell me, has this ever happened to you? You've come up with an idea for a recipe, and tested the recipe. You've even fully photographed the food with the intent to put the recipe on the blog...but then you just kind of forget about it. Or maybe  you forgot that you haven't actually completed the blog post?

    That's what happened to me with this Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Muhammara). I took these photos MONTHS ago. Then the other day, I searched my blog to find the recipe - I was sure it would be there. But nothing. I quickly checked my post drafts. Nope. I immediately blamed the internet, because it must not be my fault. Wrong again. I checked my photo folders, and there they were. One photo edited, the rest just sitting there, completely forgotten. Maybe I need a better record keeping and planning method.

    Roasted red pepper dip garnished with chopped walnuts in a black bowl.

    What is Muhammara?

    Muhammara is a slightly spicy Middle Eastern dip made from ground walnuts, roasted red peppers, pomegranate molasses, and breadcrumbs (you can use gluten free breadcrumbs to make yours gluten free if needed).

    I have made this muhammara many times. I love that it's a little sweet, but slightly smoky from the charred red peppers. There's also just a little bit of heat from the cayenne. Plus the ground walnuts and bread crumbs give it a nice, thick texture.

    My favorite thing to dip in it is homemade pita bread (store bought is fine too if you have access to good, very fresh pita). It's also good with fresh, raw veggies or crackers.

    You could even make a large batch of roasted red peppers at once, and store the leftovers in the freezer for the next time you need some fresh muhammara. And yes, it does work with canned roasted red peppers (usually packed in water in a jar, you might find them near the pickles in your grocery store), but the dip might turn out a little more watery. Make sure you dry them off very well if you choose to use them.

    Roasted red pepper dip garnished with chopped walnuts in a black bowl.

    How to make Muhammara:

    Making this addictive dip will take a little bit of time, because the red bell peppers need to be roasted first. This helps give the dip it's smoky flavor. You'll also need a blender or food processor to puree the ingredients together.

    Muhammara Ingredients:

    • Red bell peppers - alternatively, you can skip roasting them yourself if you're in a rush, and buy roasted red bell peppers in a jar. Just make sure you dry them very well.
    • Walnuts
    • Bread or cracker crumbs - Use gluten free crumbs to make your muhammara gluten free
    • Pomegranate molasses - find it online, or in well stocked grocery or specialty stores, typically in the Middle Eastern section.
    • Olive oil
    • Salt
    • Ground cumin
    • Cayenne

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    Muhammara Nutrition Notes:

    Although muhammara is made mostly from roasted red peppers, it is still high in calories due to the generous amounts of walnuts and olive oil in the recipe. However, these are healthy sources of fat, and overall this dip is a better choice than others made with saturated fat (like cheese or dairy based dips).

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    Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Muhammara)

    Carissa Serink
    Muhammara is a Middle Eastern dip made from roasted red bell peppers. It's tangy and smoky with a tiny bit of heat. It's totally addictive!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 155kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 4 medium to large red bell peppers
    • 1 cup walnuts toasted
    • ¼ cup bread or cracker crumbs (use gluten free bread to make your dip gluten free)
    • 3 Tablespoons pomegranate molasses (see note)
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne

    Instructions

    • Cut tops and bottoms off the peppers. Remove core and seeds from pepper and slice the main part of the pepper to form one long strip. Remove stem from top of peppers. Arrange all the pieces on a baking sheet covered with foil.
    • Move oven rack to highest level and roast peppers under the broiler until skin becomes black and bubbled in spots (7-10 minutes).
    • Remove peppers from oven and transfer to a bowl. Cover with foil and allow to steam for at least 10 minutes. Peel skin from cooled roasted pepper pieces (don't worry if there are small pieces of skin that you can't remove - your muhammara will be great as long as you remove the majority of the skin)
    • Combine all ingredients in a food processor, blender or large bowl. Pulse in the food processor or blender (or use an immersion blender) to puree the ingredients together. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until chilled. Serve with fresh pita, pita chips, crackers and/or raw vegetables.

    Notes

    If you don't have pomegranate molasses, use 3 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon molasses and 1 teaspoon honey instead.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer: I try my best to make sure the nutrition information I provide is accurate to provide you with the best information possible. However, due to ingredient discrepancies and other factors, the above nutrition information should be considered an estimation only.

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    Roasted red pepper dip garnished with chopped walnuts in a black bowl.

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    1. Maureen

      February 12, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      Hi, I would love to try your Muhamarra recipe but am allergic to walnuts - what would you suggest as a substitute, please?

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      • Carissa

        February 13, 2020 at 6:43 am

        Pecans are the obvious culinary answer, as they have the most similar taste and texture. However, if you're also allergic to those, I would try sunflower or pumpkin seeds. The taste will be different, but you'll get a similar texture.

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