Red Bell Pepper Dip (Muhammara)
Description
This dip deserves a spotlight alongside hummus … perfect with grilled meat.
Ingredients
- 500 g./1 lb. 2 oz. red bell pepper deseeded and cut in half
- 200 g./7 oz. walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chili powder optional
Instructions
- Using a food processor, finely chop the walnuts. Set aside.
- Using the same food processor, blend the red bell pepper into a smooth paste.
- Mix the walnuts, red bell pepper paste, onion, chili powder, breadcrumbs, salt, cumin powder, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil.
- Place the mix in the food processor and gently blend one last time.
- Pour the dip onto a serving plate. Garnish with walnut halves.
- Serve with pita bread.
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