Muhammara Dip Appetizer Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Barry Mueller   Muhammara Dip Appetizer Recipe is a thick, roasted red pepper and walnut purée beloved in the Middle East and uses, mild chiles, garlic, balsamic vinegar, lemon, cumin, sugar and Granary (whole-wheat) bread. Food Category:    Appetizers Cuisine Origin:    Middle East    Servings:1 Nutrition facts:1148 calories96.9 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   35 Minutes Cook Time:   0 Minutes Total Time:   35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 slices Granary (whole-wheat) bread, day-old or toasted
• 3 red (bell) peppers, roasted, skinned and chopped
• 2 very mild chillies, roasted, skinned and chopped
• 1 cup walnut pieces
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or pomegranate molasses
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 to 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp sugar, or to taste
• 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt

DIRECTIONS

• Break the Granary bread into small pieces and place in a food processor or blender with all the remaining ingredients except the extra virgin olive oil. Blend together until the ingredients are finely chopped.
• With the motor running, slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the food processor or blender and process until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Tip the muhammara into a serving dish. Serve at room temperature.

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