Muhammara Dip

Name: Muhammara Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 red bell peppers (or use from a jar); 1 cup fresh walnuts, lightly toasted (use 1/2 cup more if omitting bread crumbs); 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, more to taste; 1/2-1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste; 1-2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, more as needed (see recipe in the notes); 1 teaspoon Aleppo chili flakes (or try Urfa Biber or regular chili flakes), and more to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon honey, or sugar, more to taste; ¼ cup Italian parsley; ½- ¾ cup bread crumbs (optional, sub more walnuts); Optional Garnishes: Drizzle of olive oil, crushed toasted walnuts, fresh pomegranate seeds, Italian parsley leaves or mint leaves

Instructions

Prep:20min

A simple, flavorful Middle Eastern Dip called Muhammara, with roasted peppers, garlic, parsley and pomegranate molasses (recipe below) that can be made ahead! Serve with toasted pita or crackers. This can be made in 20 minutes using jarred roasted peppers. I prefer roasting my own, but in a pinch, jarred works too. If roasting your own, plan on 75 minutes.

Updated at: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:31:37 GMT