Muhammara

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 3 red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp molasses
• Salt to taste

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 180°. Toast walnuts.
• Meanwhile, line a rack with a baking sheet. Coat 1 tablespoon olive oil on the red bell peppers and cook for 30 minutes or until charred.
• Transfer bell peppers to a medium bowl and cover tightly with a plastic wrap so that they steam for 5 minutes. Then, remove skins from the bell peppers.
• In a food processor add the bell peppers, breadcrumbs, oil, chilli flakes, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, toasted walnuts, and molasses until smooth; season with salt.
• Transfer the muhammara to a small bowl; top it off with some olive oil, walnuts and chilli flakes.