Muhammara our Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe
If you're looking for a dip that packs a flavour punch, then you've got to try our Lebanese Muhammara Recipe! Try it as a dip, on top of roasted veggies or on grilled fish.
Servings: 28 tablespoons
Calories: 33kcal
Equipment
- Small Food Processor or High-speed Blender
Ingredients
- 350 grams red pepper (roasted, approx. 12.35oz)
- 100 grams walnuts (roasted, approx. 3.5oz)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (cayenne pepper or mild chilli powder)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Pomegranate molasses (optional)
Instructions
- Blitz your roasted walnuts in a small food processor or blender.
- Once blitzed, add the remaining ingredients to your blender, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Blitz again until it is smooth, taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
- Store in a sealed glass container in your fridge for a week or so.
Notes
Our top tips for making the best-ever Lebanese Muhamarra Recipe:
Roast - homemade roasted peppers are definitely the way to go here; they are easy to make and last a week in the fridge or can be frozen and defrosted.
Toast - toasting walnuts make them golden, buttery and super crunchy, well worth the extra few minutes it takes, and they will add an incredible depth of flavour to this delicious dip.
Thicken - if you find that your Muhammara is too runny, then add one tablespoon of bread crumbs (or walnut crumbs to keep it gluten-free) at a time until it comes together. If, on the other hand, you find that it is too thick, add some more olive oil.
Heat - we are looking for a slow-building heat rather than a blow-your-head-off heat, and Aleppo pepper is perfect for this; it is a flavour enhancer with earthy undertones like cumin and a hint of fruity tang. You can use cayenne pepper as we have or mild chilli powder instead.
Mellow - if you have the patience, I would allow this dip to stand for an hour before serving, as this really allows the flavours to develop.
Nutrition
Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg