Homemade Muhammara

Dive into the bold, vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this easy-to-make Homemade Muhammara recipe! This smoky red pepper and walnut dip is bursting with rich textures and zesty undertones from roasted red bell peppers, crunchy walnuts, and tangy pomegranate molasses. Elevated with a splash of lemon juice, a hint of cumin, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, this gluten-free-friendly spread is as versatile as it is irresistible. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect appetizer for entertaining, paired beautifully with warm pita bread, fresh veggies, or crispy crackers. With its earthy, sweet, and slightly spicy profile, this muhammara recipe will quickly become a go-to for your Mediterranean-inspired gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 large red bell peppers
• 1 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the skin is blackened and blistered.

Step 3

Remove the peppers from the oven and place them in a bowl covered with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow them to steam for about 10 minutes to make peeling easier.

Step 4

Once steamed, peel the skins off the peppers, remove the seeds, and discard the stems.

Step 5

In a food processor, add the peeled red peppers, walnuts, bread crumbs, olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, garlic cloves, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or pomegranate molasses to your preference.

Step 8

Transfer the muhammara to a serving bowl. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top for added flavor.

Step 9

Serve the muhammara with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	875 grams (875.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1878

Total Fat 143.80g	184%
Saturated Fat 16.90g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1461mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 131.60g	48%
Dietary Fiber 23.70g	85%
Total Sugars 51.60g
Protein 34.10g	68%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 278mg	21%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 1982mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.1%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 26.9%