Muhammara / Mouhamara - Spicy Red Pepper Dip with Walnuts
This is a delicious dip that will hit your pallet in an amazing way. You will taste the favors of spicy, tangy and sweetness with each bit of Muhammara you take. Muhammara which is also spelled as Mouhamara, in Arabic means "Roasted". This is a wonderful side dish to accompany your main course, or can be a dip served with pita bread. This dish is also a favorite amongst vegetarians and for those watching their carbs. Let's get started.
Ingredients:
7 oz. can or jar of roasted red peppers
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup walnuts
3 cloves garlic
2 tbs. lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbs. pomegranate paste or juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. toasted pine nuts - optional
Directions:
You will need a food processor for this recipe. In the food processor you will blend the drained roasted peppers, bread crumbs, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate paste, ground cumin, and salt. Blend all these ingredients together for about 1 minute or so and then slowly add the extra virgin olive oil. Once your mixture looks well blended transfer the Muhammara to a nice flat dish and garnish with the optional toasted pine nuts.
Serve with pita bread as an appetizer. Wonderful as a main vegetarian dish or even as a side dish to your main course.
This recipe serves 4.
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