Muhamarra

Serves: 1.5

lebanese starter vegetarian walnut

Ingredients

  • 52.5 g pomegranate molasses
  • 3 large red bell peppers
  • 24.0 g Panko
  • 1.25 g ground cumin
  • 3.0 g sea salt
  • 1.25 g red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 57.5 g raw walnuts (loosely chopped)
  • 15.0 ml olive oil (if avoiding oil, omit)
  • 30.0 ml lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Add pomegranate molasses, bread crumbs, cumin, salt, chili flakes, garlic, walnuts, olive oil, and lemon juice to a food processor. Pulse to combine.
  2. Add roasted peppers and pulse a few more times for texture.
  3. Adjust flavor as needed with lemon, garlic, chili flakes, pomegranate molasses, sea salt, or cumin.
  4. Serve with pita, flatbread, crackers, or vegetables. Best enjoyed fresh and can be stored covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Notes

Can be served with a variety of dippers like pita, flatbread, or vegetables.

For a oil-free version, omit the olive oil.