A rich and smoky Middle Eastern dip made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, and warm spices, perfect for spreading, dipping, or drizzling!
Course Appetizer, Grilling
Cuisine Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Keyword Muhummara Dip Recipe, Roasted Red Pepper dip
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 2cups
Calories 764kcal
Author Bon Appeteach
Equipment
Food Processor
Ingredients
2largeRed Bell Peppers fire roasted
2Garlic Cloves
1cupWalnuts
1/4cup Bread Crumbs
2tbspPomegranate Molasses
1/4cupOlive Oil
2Lemonsjuiced
1tspPaprika
1tspCumin
1tspSalt
1tspAleppo Pepper or 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
Roasting Red Peppers
Fire roast the red peppers using the oven or grill. Grilling Method: place the peppers over medium-high direct heat (or directly into the coals), rotating every 1-2 minutes until the skin is fully blistered. Oven Method: Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the peppers onto the baking sheet and broil the peppers so the skin turns black and blisters. Watch closely and rotate the peppers as needed.
Remove the peppers from the heat and place them in a bag or bowl with a lid to allow them to steam for 5-10 minutes.
Once the peppers have steamed and cooled slightly, easily peel off the skins and discard. Remove the stems and seeds and set the peppers aside.
Blend The Dip
In a food processor (or blender) add the prepared red peppers, garlic cloves, walnuts, bread crumbs, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, and the spices together. Blend until smooth and combined.
Adjust seasoning if needed—add more lemon juice for brightness, pomegranate molasses for sweetness, or a pinch of salt.
Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil, and garnish with chopped walnuts, pomegranate seeds, or a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Serve with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.