T&T - Muhammara Dip

This has easily become one of my favourite dips! Not only is this delicious, its super easy to make and definitely a topic of conversation! Its unique ingredients blend well together it will leave your guests guessing what's in it?!

This recipe is from Foodwishes.com

https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/search?q=muhammara

On a skillet add:

• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 1/4 cup raw walnut halves

Toast walnuts until fragrant & lightly toasted

Remove from heat & set aside

Back in the skillet, add:

• 1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Toast breadcrumbs and set aside with walnuts

In a blender or food processor, add:

• 1 cup roughly chopped fire-roasted red peppers (peeled, seeded)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses (OR a splash of lemon juice - its just as good with this option!)
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon Allepo or other red pepper flakes (I usually don’t add this and add chilli flakes onto for garnish)
• Toasted walnuts & breadcrumbs

Blend everything together & taste for seasoning

Place in bowl & refrigerate

• Garnish with Italian parsley, chopped walnuts, and pepper flake