Aleppo Pepper Muhammara
- Details
This eastern Mediterranean dish is the perfect example of that regions ability to take simple ingredients like nuts, peppers and olive oil… and make something magical by adding a spice such as Aleppo Pepper. The sweet and sharp chile from the Aleppo region of Syria has a moderate heat and fruity flavor that brings a taste of the sunny Mediterranean to every bite. An elegant alternative to hummus, Muhammara will be the easy holiday hors d’oeuvre that your guests adore.
Aleppo Pepper Muhammara
Ingredients
- 2 (12 oz) jars of roasted red peppers
- 8 oz (1½ cups) of roasted walnuts
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 2 teaspoons Italian sea salt
- 1 tablespoons Aleppo pepper
- 3-1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 toasted pita, broken into small pieces
Instructions
- Put the toasted nuts in a food processor or blender, and pulse until they are broken down into small pieces.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning - you might want to add more salt, lemon juice or pomegranate molasses.
- You can then transfer to a serving bowl or put in a container for the fridge. It will keep about a week.
Summer Vegetable Pasta Bake
For summer gatherings, this healthy pasta bake offers an easy way to keep a large group fed and get in some vegetables along with the burgers and brats. Using a medley of fresh summer vegetables, …
Cheddar Cheese Coins
Appetizers aren’t just for parties and gatherings. Whether you just want some snacks for watching tv or something to nibble on while catching up on that novel, this is the cookbook for you. The experts …
Chorizo Bomb Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is one of my favorites because they can be personal sized and filled with whatever you’re craving. This recipe is simple and Chorizo Bomb does all of the work. As the name implies, …
Chef Andrea’s Cardamom and Olive Oil Cake
Recently, Holly admitted her powerlessness over the char grilled prawns at the West Edge’s favorite eatery, Lecosho. She recommended following the dish with this fantastic cardamom olive oil cake for dessert, and my ears perked …
Nigella Watermelon Salad
Nothing says summer quite like watermelon and this salad has all the right flavors to complement it. Juicy watermelon chunks are dressed with lime juice for an unbelievable sweet/tart pairing. Nutty arugula and savory onion …
Leave a Comment