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Pecan Muhammara
This smoky, tangy, and Creamy Muhammara Recipe was originally published in my cookbook, Sweet Potato Soul. For a traditional dip, use toasted walnuts; for a Southern-inspired twist, use toasted pecans. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Servings: 16 - 2 tablespoon servings (2 cups total)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pecans or walnuts whole or chopped
- 3 small roasted red peppers jarred or homemade
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tbsp Aleppo pepper or 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 12 minutes, or until the nuts are fragrant and gently browned. Be careful not to burn them. Alternatively you can toast them on the stove in a skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir often, until they are browned and fragrant.
- If using whole nuts, transfer them to the food processor and pulse a few times to chop.
- Place all of the remaining ingredients in the food processor.
- Blend the ingredients until the muhammara is your desired texture.
- Garnish and serve.
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Notes
Storage Directions
- Refrigerating: Leftovers keep covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: The roasted red pepper spread can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost it overnight in the fridge before enjoying.
- Blend to preference. For a chunkier dip, blend it until the ingredients are just combined. For a smoother dip, blend it until smooth and creamy, almost the texture of hummus.
- Blending alternatives. If you don't have a food processor, use a blender or immersion blender to make the muhammara recipe. If blending, add the liquid ingredients (excluding the olive oil) first, followed by the spices and red peppers. Then, drizzle in the oil while blending. If using an immersion blender, add the ingredients to a large, wide cup, and tilt it slightly while you blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg