Muhammara Dip

Muhammara Dip

Muhammara Dip

Muhammara is a roasted red pepper dip eaten all over the Middle East. It is extremely easy to prepare, which is great, since it is extremely easy to eat a whole batch. All of the ingredients get puréed in a food processor. Then the dip will need to sit in the refrigerator for an hour to allow the flavors to meld with one another. Serve the muhammara dip with pita chips.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Syrian
Keyword: appetizer, snack, Syrian, vegan, Western Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 12 oz roasted red peppers 1 jar
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Garnish

  • olive oil
  • parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a food processor.
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  • Pulse until the dip is smooth. Let sit in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
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Drizzle olive oil over the muhammara. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Pita Chips

Once you make pita chips on your own, you will never buy packaged ones again. All you have to do is cut pita bread into 8 pieces, toss with olive oil and seasonings, and bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Once the pita chips are finished baking, they will need to cool completely to crisp up.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Snack
Keyword: how to make, snack
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 4 pita bread
  • olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt

Instructions

  • Cut the pita bread into 8 pieces.
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  • Toss the pita with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
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  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pita on the baking sheet.
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  • Bake the pita for 15 minutes, flipping half way through. Let the pita chips completely cool before serving.
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