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Muhammara (Walnut-Pepper Dip)

Lebanese · Middle East & North Africa NO_COOK

8/10

Syrian-Lebanese dip of roasted red peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and Aleppo pepper, served with bread.

Vegetarian Small Plate & Appetizer Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Pomegranate molasses adds a sweet-tart depth no other ingredient can replicate. The walnuts provide body and richness, making this dip more substantial than hummus.

Key Ingredients

roasted red peppers walnuts pomegranate molasses breadcrumbs Aleppo pepper cumin olive oil lemon

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