Muhammara Recipe

Muhammara is a spicy red pepper dip. It is easy to make and can be served warm or cold. It can be served with toasted pita wedges or crudités or even as a dipping sauce for kebabs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:

• 3 red bell peppers
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup walnuts, crushed
• 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, or 1 fresh Fresno chile, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place whole red peppers on greased baking sheet. Roast for about 10-12 minutes, turning about every 4 minutes.

In the meantime, place breadcrumbs in food processor and add 2 tablespoons of cold water. Blend to make a puree. Add more water as needed.

Remove peppers from oven and peel off skin. Cut open and remove seeds. Cut into pieces and add to breadcrumbs mixture in food processor.

In a small sauté pan, sauté onions until lightly browned. Add sautéed onions and olive oil to food processor and blend to for a dip consistency.

Add remaining ingredients and blend, adding olive oil as needed.

Remove from processor and place in serving bowl and serve.