How Do I Love Thee Muhammara?

DESCRIPTION

“This spread is a satisfying, hearty alternative to your everyday hummus. The blend of walnuts and fresh bread crumbs gives a toothy, welcome mouthfeel…spread on sandwiches, top veggie lunch bowls, and liven up some Greek yogurt.” – Food52 Editors

Total Time
25 Mins
Serves
6
Meal
Snack

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
170 cal
Total Fat
13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
130 mg
Carbohydrates
12 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
3 g

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread, whole grain, toasted
  • 2/3 cup California walnuts, raw, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika, smoky
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo or cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, dry-roasted
  • 2 cloves garlic, roasted or smoked, smashed
  • 2 red bell peppers, blackened, skinned, veins and seeds removed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, plus extra to drizzle on top
  • 1 1/4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. To a food processor, add the dry ingredients (bread, walnuts, paprika, pepper, and cumin seeds), followed by the garlic and cooked red peppers.
  2. Blitz, stopping at regular intervals, until well combined. Scrape down the sides.
  3. Add the liquids, then blitz again until well combined. Taste. You can increase the sweetness by adding more molasses, or amp up the sourness with a touch more lemon juice. Salt to taste, and serve with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
  4. Use muhammara as a dip, a spread, or in place of pizza sauce. You can even add some stock and a touch of yogurt to make it into a spicy soup.