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Pomegranate Walnut Dip (Muhummara)

Bowl of pomegranate walnut dip (muhummara) on a white dish with pita chips and cucumber spears. The dip is garnished with chopped walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil and pomegranate molasses.

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Pomegranate Walnut Dip, or Muhummara, is a luxurious, perfectly balanced blend that’s nutty, slightly spicy, and sweet with a hint of smoke. It is delicious served with pita bread, crackers, lavash, or crudites. It also makes a great sandwich spread or topping for fish or chicken.

Ingredients

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1 (16-ounce) jar roasted red peppers

2 ½ cups toasted walnuts

2 slices white bread, torn into pieces

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Aleppo, if you have it)

½ teaspoon cumin

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

2-3 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

Drain the jar of roasted red peppers into a fine-mesh sieve. Set aside.

In the bowl of a food processor, add the walnuts, bread, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, black pepper, and salt.

Process until the walnuts are roughly chopped and begin to mix with the breadcrumbs.

Add the drained red peppers, olive oil, molasses, honey, and lemon juice.

Process until the mixture is homogenized into a fine crumb paste, scraping the sides down often.

Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Top with a sprig of fresh mint. 

Serve with pita chips, crackers, lavash crisps, or chopped vegetables.

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