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Muhammara Red Pepper Walnut Dip

Created by: Sarah Mock
Muhammara Recipe square image
prep time15 minutes
cook time5 minutes
total time20 minutes
Makes 2 ½ cups

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅔ Cups panko bread crumbs
  • [3 cloves roasted garlic]
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Cup walnuts (halves or pieces)
  • 4 large (roasted red peppers, drained)
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or pomegranate molasses
  • ½ – 1 t red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 1-2 teaspoons za’atar (or use a blend of cumin, sesame seeds, & thyme)
  • 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika (regular can be substituted)

Instructions
 

How to toast breadcrumbs for Muhammara:

  • In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
    2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Add the breadcrumbs & stir to combine.
    ⅔ Cups panko bread crumbs
  • Toast the breadcrumbs in the pan for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until evenly golden brown.

How to toast walnuts for Muhammara:

  • Add walnuts to your still-warm sauté pan & toast over medium heat
    1 Cup walnuts
  • Stir with a wooden spoon often for about 5-7 minutes, until your walnuts are lightly browned, glossy and the walnuts are fragrant. 

How to make Muhammara:

  • In a food processor, pulse the roasted garlic, toasted breadcrumbs & salt until finely chopped.
    ⅔ Cups panko bread crumbs, [3 cloves roasted garlic], ½ Teaspoon salt
  • Add the warm walnuts to the processor bowl as soon as they are fragrant.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in the food processor, pulsing to get the muhammara ingredients moving and incorporated.
  • Turn the food processor on for several minutes.
  • To and scrape down the bowl several times during the puree to make sure the ingredients are combined evenly.
  • Taste for salt, lemon, seasonings and adjust to your taste.
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Notes

How to toast walnuts for Muhammara:

  1. Add walnuts to your still-warm sauté pan & toast over medium heat
  2. Stir with a wooden spoon often for about 5-7 minutes, until your walnuts are lightly browned, glossy and the walnuts are fragrant. 

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