Muhamarra (Heat Version)

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1/2 cup walnuts

2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste

3/4 cup breadcrumbs

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

2 red bell peppers

1 teaspoon ground aleppo pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Directions:

1. wash and remove top and seeds from the bell peppers.
2. cut bell peppers vertically into 4-6 strips (not rings).
3. place bell peppers on baking sheet.
4. roast bell peppers in 400 degree oven until blistering ~ 40 minutes.
5. let bell peppers cool.
6. puree all ingredients in a food processor or with immersion blender.
7. serve.
8. aleppo pepper substitutes: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or 1 ancho pepper plus 1 teaspoon cumin.
9. aleppo peppers are also known as halaby peppers or kirmizi bibers.

By RecipeOfHealth.com