Beetroot and walnut dip - a variation of Muhammara (vegan)
Beetroot and walnut dip - a variation of Muhammara (vegan)

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Muhammara is a dip which originated in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Bursting with flavours from originally red bell pepper and walnuts it. How to make Muhammara Dip - a flavorful Middle Eastern appetizer made with roasted peppers and walnuts.

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To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have beetroot and walnut dip - a variation of muhammara (vegan) using 10 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Beetroot and walnut dip - a variation of Muhammara (vegan):
  1. Get 2 large-ish beetroot, cooked until tender and then cooled and peeled
  2. Get 1/2 cup walnuts
  3. Take juice of 1 medium lemon
  4. Get 1-2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  5. Get 1 tbsp olive oil
  6. Make ready 1 tsp ground sumac
  7. Prepare 1 tsp ground cumin
  8. Make ready Generous pinch (or more) of cayenne pepper
  9. Prepare Pinch salt
  10. Take Walnuts/ chopped parsley to garnish

Muhammara is a spicy appetizer dip that is served with pita or veggies for dipping. This recipe for muhammara is a classic and you really can't go wrong with it. How to Make Muhammara (Spicy Red Pepper Dip). Muhammara is a Syrian roasted red pepper and walnut dip that is bursting with so much flavor it will make you weak at the knees.

Instructions to make Beetroot and walnut dip - a variation of Muhammara (vegan):
  1. Here’s everything you need… except the beetroot which need to be cooked first.
  2. Heat the oven to 200C. Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly browned. This takes 5-15 minutes; shake the pan occasionally. They will smell beautiful! Allow to cool.
  3. Put beetroot, walnuts… and everything else into a food processor or good blender. And blend until smooth. Taste.. add more cayenne or lemon depending on your taste.
  4. Top with parsley and walnuts and enjoy 😁
  5. Note on cooking the beetroot… first, wash and trim the beetroot. Leave the skin on. They are easier to peel after cooking. You can boil or roast the beetroot.
  6. To boil: add to boiling water and simmer covered for 20-30 minutes. To roast: oven at 200 C, drizzle each beetroot with oil, wrap in foil and seal well, put on baking sheet and roast til tender - this could be 60mins or longer. If you want to roast the beetroot in less time, peel then cut into wedges, drizzle with oil and then roast for about 40mins.

Different incantations of this dip are served all over Armenia, Turkey, and Lebanon. There are lots of variations containing cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, garlic. Originating from Syria, muhammara is a roasted red pepper and walnut dip is sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy. Great as a dip or a spread in wraps. When I lived in the Bay Area, I always purchased muhammara at the San Mateo farmers' market.

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