
Spicy roasted red pepper and walnut dip
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8
2 cups
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Spicy roasted red pepper and walnut dip
A rich, slightly spicy Syrian dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses. Complex, sweet, tangy, and utterly addictive on warm bread.
10m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
Muhammara combines the sweetness of roasted peppers with the richness of walnuts and the tangy punch of pomegranate molasses. It's a show-stopping mezze addition.
Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
Pulse walnuts in a food processor until coarsely ground.
Add roasted peppers, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, cumin, Aleppo pepper, and salt. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more pomegranate molasses for sweetness or pepper for heat.
Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with pomegranate seeds and extra walnuts.
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Similar sweet-tart profile
Different flavor but similar texture
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Shop olive oil for this recipeKeep the texture slightly chunky for the most authentic muhammara.
Pomegranate molasses is key—don't skip it or substitute.
Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Flavors improve after a day.
Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
Per serving (0mg) · 8 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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