Muhammara - Turkish Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Spread

Name: Muhammara - Turkish Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 medium red bell peppers, halved, seeded; 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil; 1/2 cup (60 g) raw walnuts; 1/4 cup (35 g) fresh pomegranate seeds*; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, from ~1/4 large lemon; 1 clove garlic; 2/3 cup (90 g) breadcrumbs (GF if desired)**; 2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup; 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or chili flakes; pomegranate seed, to garnish; 1/4 lemon, sliced, to garnish; 4 toasted pita breads, to serve