Muhammara

Description

Turkish red pepper spread. Enriched with walnuts and olive oil, a jar of roasted peppers quickly turns into muhammara, a spread from southeast Turkey. Serve on toasted pita crisps or crisp sesame crackers.

• Source: Eating Well, May/June 1997
• Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC; 07.14.07
• Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes
• Makes about ¾ cup

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 x 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, rinsed
• ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• salt

Procedures

1. Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
3. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
4. Adjust seasoning with more lemon juice and salt, if desired.

Nutritional information

Per tablespoon:

• 41 calories | 3g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono) | 0mg cholesterol | 4g carbohydrate | 1g protein | 1g fiber | 65mg sodium | 14mg potassium.
• Carbohydrate Servings: 0