Muhammara or Red Pepper Spread

Ingredients

• 2 red peppers
• 50 g walnuts
• 1 garlic (clove)
• 0.5 lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (Additionally, a little is used for roasting and serving, with no specified quantity.)
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• salt (to taste; also for roasting the peppers)
• pepper (to taste)
• sesame seeds (a little, for serving)
• toast (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Place the red peppers on a baking tray, add a little olive oil and salt, and roast them for 45 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove the peppers from the oven and carefully peel them.

3. 3

   Place the peeled peppers in a bowl with the walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, sweet paprika, and olive oil.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper, then blend everything in a food processor. According to the audio, aim for a slightly chunky texture, not completely smooth.

5. 5

   Serve the muhammara with a little sesame, olive oil, and toast.

Notes

Although the post states a five-minute preparation time, it indicates 45 minutes in the oven. The video describes a slightly chunky texture and suggests serving it as an appetizer, accompaniment, or spread.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• dip
• vegetarian
• dairy-free
• roasted
• Mediterranean cuisine