Turkish muhammara

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 3 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and pureed

• 1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

• 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs, dry

• 2 teaspoons red chili pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground, toasted

• 1/2 teaspoon allspice

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 or 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

• Add the bell peppers, walnuts, bread crumbs, and spices to a food processor or blender. Pulse several times.

• Add the tomato paste, honey, and lemon, and pulse until smooth. Add the roasted pepper puree, and pulse again. Add the sugar and salt, then gradually add the olive oil.

• Place in a small bowl and chill. Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 260 cal

• Total fat: 20g

• Saturated fat: 3g

• Monounsaturated fat: 8g

• Polyunsaturated fat: 9g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 160mg

• Carbohydrate: 18g

• Fiber: 3g

• Protein: 4g