Muhammara (assyrian Walnut And Pomegranate Dip)
Muhammara is a delicious and flavorful dip from Assyrian cuisine, made with walnuts, roasted red peppers, and pomegranate molasses. It's perfect for serving as an appetizer or snack with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2/3 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the walnuts, roasted red peppers, pomegranate molasses, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
- Pulse the mixture until smooth.
- While the food processor is running, drizzle in the olive oil until well combined.
- Season with salt to taste and pulse to combine.
- Transfer the muhammara to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra olive oil, if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Food processor Serving bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve muhammara with pita bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables such as cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers.
Tips & tricks
For a smokier flavor, you can use smoked paprika instead of regular red pepper flakes.
Cost
$8