Easy Muhammara Recipe (Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)
This easy muhammara recipe blends roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and warm spices into a smooth, smoky dip. It comes together quickly and is perfect for dipping or spreading.
Ingredients
- 60 g walnuts
- 60 g breadcrumbs
- 250 g roasted red peppers
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon juiced
Instructions
- Roast ½ cup (60 g) walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often, then set aside.
- In the same pan, toast ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs for about 5 minutes, stirring until lightly golden, then let cool slightly.
- Add 1 cup (250 g) roasted red peppers, 1 clove garlic, the toasted walnuts, toasted breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and the juice of ½ lemon to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Transfer the muhammara to a serving bowl and smooth the top. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the surface, then serve with seed crackers for dipping.
Notes
Toast the Walnuts Gently: I like to keep the heat moderate and stir often so they turn fragrant without becoming bitter.
Let the Breadcrumbs Cool Slightly: I find this helps the texture stay smooth and prevents the mixture from becoming too dense when blending.
Adjust the Texture if Needed: If it feels too thick, I add a small drizzle of olive oil while blending to loosen it just enough.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 1612mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
