Muhamara Lebanese Red Pepper Dip Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 red bell peppers. roasted, peeled and seeded .
1 fresh red chile, (fresh red new mexican or other large red chile with medium heat) roasted peeled and seeded
1/4 tsp salt
3 - 4 cloves garlic , crushed in the salt
1/2 cup walnuts toasted & chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted & chopped
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses (if using pom syrup, mix with 1/4 tsp sugar or honey.)
1 tsp cumin seed toasted & ground or more
pinch of nutmeg
3 - 4 tbsp unseasoned bread crumbs
1 - 1 1/2 tsps middle eastern chile paste (ie. harrisa)
juice of 1 lemon
sprigs of mint to decorate .

Directions:

Before chopping, Save some of each type of Nut for Garnish
To Roast Bell and Chile Peppers:
Using gas stove, broiler or grill, toast the Peppers until the skin is charred black all over. Place in double paper sack, close, and set aside to steam.
When cool enough to handle peel off the skin and remove the stems & seeds.
Place Peppers in a Blender and pulse to a slightly chunky paste.
Combine the Red Pepper Paste with remander of ingredients except the Olive Oil. Mix well. Adjust seasonings then place in a serving dish. Smooth the top w/ the back of a spoon.
Allow at least 2 hrs. for the flavors to develop. (Its actually better if you make it the day before) Drizzle Olive Oil on top and sprinkle with reserved toasted Nuts and Mint sprigs.
Serve at room temp with soft or toasted Pita or Tortilla Chips
Tip: Shape some well drained Labanee (Yogurt Cheese) into a square or round on a serving plate. Omit the bread crumbs in the above recipe and spoon mixture over the Lebanee. Spread onto crackers or toasted pita.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	133.24 Kcal (558 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.12g	16%
Sodium	111.38mg	5%
Potassium	156.46mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.91g	3%
Sugars	3.65g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	3.61g	7%
Vitamin C	59.9mg	100%
Iron	16.1mg	89%
Calcium	21.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.33 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.72g	16%
Sodium	129.01mg	5%
Potassium	181.23mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.16g	3%
Sugars	4.23g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	7%
Protein	4.19g	7%
Vitamin C	69.3mg	100%
Iron	18.6mg	89%
Calcium	25.4mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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