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Muhammara Dip

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Delicious roasted red bell pepper and walnut dip. This muhammara recipe is easy to whip up in a food processor or blender.

  • Author: Erica
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Dips
  • Method: Healthy
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup stale bread chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac
  • Pinch of salt to your liking

Instructions

  1. Oven directions: Preheat the oven, set the temperature to 350°. Brush some olive oil on the outside of the red peppers and poke them with a fork. Put the red bell peppers in a baking dish, or a cast-iron pan works great. Pop them in the oven for 35 minutes. Turn them over once, about halfway through cooking.
    Grilling directions: Preheat the grill. Brush some olive oil on the outside of the red peppers and poke them with a fork. Toss the red bell peppers on the grill and turn the heat down to medium. Rotate the bell peppers about every 7 minutes so they don’t burn. They should have a nice char on all sides in about 30 minutes.
  2. Once the red bell peppers are cooked, transfer them to a silicone bag or a bowl covered with a towel, and pop them in the refrigerator.
  3. After about 20 minutes, when the bell peppers are cool enough to handle. Peel off the skin. Remove the stem and seeds from the inside. Toss the “meat” of the bell peppers into a food processor.
  4. Add the other ingredients to the food processor or blender: stale bread chunks, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, ground Aleppo pepper, tomato paste, sumac, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix together until incorporated; it should still have a chunky texture. Think chunky peanut butter, not smooth. That’s it, time to enjoy!

Notes

Great to make ahead, this is best on day two after the flavors combine. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://bowlofyum.com/2025/09/muhammara-dip/