Spiced Red Pepper Dip with Pomegranate Molasses

Serves 8 as an appetizer
Time 15 min

This dip, an alternative to hummus, is also known as muhammara. It's a delicious Syrian recipe for a spread of roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts and a touch of spice, offset by pomegranate molasses. Serve with a basket of pita chips, spread on sandwiches for a picnic, or pair with grilled chicken or fish.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1/2 cupwalnuts
    4roasted red peppers, peeled and seeded
    1/2lemon, juice of
    1/2 cupcrushed plain pita chips
    1 1/2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1/4 teaspoonground cumin, more to taste
    Fine sea salt, to taste
    Ground black pepper, to taste
    1/2 teaspoonred chili paste, more to taste
    1 tablespoonpomegranate molasses or 1 tablespoon sugar

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Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. 


Place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool.


Combine walnuts, red peppers, lemon juice, pita chips, olive oil, cumin, salt, pepper, chili paste and pomegranate molasses in a food processor. 


Pulse to combine ingredients, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally, until a spreadable paste is obtained. 


Chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

100

Total Fat

8g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

55mg

Total Carbohydrate

7g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

3g

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