Muhammara

A Syrian roasted red-pepper and walnut spread. Great alternative to hummus. Bon appetit Nov 2008. We used regular red peppers and then added extra olive oil and garlic. We also added hot pepper paste since we felt it needed heat. We did use extra lemon juice and lots of kosher salt. I would just make this recipe to your tastes. Serve with pita chips, flat breads or pretzels.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) jar  roasted red peppers packed in oil, drained
• 1  cup walnuts
• 1⁄3 cup panko breadcrumbs (japanese breadcrumbs)
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  teaspoons pomegranate molasses or 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•  pita chips
•  salt

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients except pita chips and salt in a food processor until coarse puree forms. Season with salt, transfer to a bowl and serve with pita chips.