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Muhammara Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Spread Crema de Ardei Copti Nuci

Muhammara | Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Spread

This muhammara recipe is a traditional Syrian recipe with roasted red peppers and walnuts. It can be used as a spread and it's perfect as an appetizer!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Choose Serving Size 6

Ingredients 

  • 4 red bell peppers
  • 1 ½ cup walnuts lightly toasted
  • 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground white pepper Use less if you have only black pepper, but I strongly recommend using white. It has a pleasant flavor.
  • 2 garlic cloves mashed
  • sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Roast red bell peppers. You can either roast them in or on top of your oven. Here's a great guide on how to roast bell peppers.
  • Once roasted, let peppers cool a bit. Peel off the charred black skins.
  • Add all ingredients, roasted red bell peppers included, to the food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve with pita bread! :)