Muhammara

Ingredients

• 2 oz walnuts ((2oz is approx 1/2 cup))
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 4 oz roasted red peppers ((4 oz is approx 2 jarred peppers))
• 1 tsp pomegranate molasses
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 clove garlic ((or 1 small) )
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp sumac ((omit if not available))
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes, omit for non-spicy version)

Instructions

1. 1

   If you have time, lightly toast the walnuts and breadcrumbs in a dry skillet/frying pan to gently bring out flavor.

2. 2

   Put everything in food processor and blend together into a smooth paste. Refrigerate until needed.