Print

Easy Smoky Muhammara (gluten-free)

smoky red pepper and walnut muhammara topped with fresh mint
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This smoky muhammara is bold, tangy, and a little spicy—made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 red bell peppers (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for roasting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted, unroasted walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt + more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (pul biber)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the bell peppers on a cast-iron skillet or baking sheet, drizzle generously with olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are soft and slightly charred.
  2. While the peppers are roasting, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until they smell nutty and turn a light golden color. Be careful not to burn them.
  3. Once the roasted peppers are cool enough to handle, remove the stems and seeds.
  4. Transfer the roasted bell peppers and toasted walnuts to a blender or food processor. Add the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, tomato paste, smoked paprika, garlic cloves, fresh mint leaves, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and Aleppo pepper.
  5. Blend until the mixture is thick and spoonable, resembling a rustic pesto rather than a creamy hummus. You want some texture from the walnuts, so avoid over-blending.
  6. Before serving, drizzle your Muhammara with a little extra olive oil. You can also sprinkle it with a few walnut pieces, a few fresh mint leaves, a dusting of smoked paprika, or a pinch of Aleppo pepper.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://crave-worthy.com/smoky-muhammara-with-pomegranate-mint/