Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean dip made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, and a blend of spices, perfect for gatherings and snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted red peppers
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pomegranate molasses
Instructions
- Roast the peppers until the skin is blistered; let them steam and then peel.
- Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Blend the roasted peppers, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Season the dip with salt and pepper to taste; adjust spices as desired.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving; garnish with olive oil and paprika if desired.
Notes
Serve with fresh vegetables, crostini, or as a sandwich spread. Keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending and roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Muhammara, roasted pepper dip, Mediterranean dip, walnut dip, healthy appetizer