Muchicken hammara (Syrian Roasted Red Pepper Dip)
Muchicken hammara, a delightful Syrian roasted red pepper dip, is a quick and easy addition to any meal. This vibrant and flavorful dish combines roasted red peppers, walnuts, and aromatic spices for a rich taste that’s perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. With just five minutes of preparation time, it’s an ideal choice for last-minute entertaining. Serve it with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as part of a mezze platter to impress your guests. Naturally vegan and packed with healthy ingredients, Muchicken hammara is not only delicious but also a nutritious addition to your diet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients
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- 1 red pepper (roasted)
- 1/3 cup walnuts (toasted)
- 1/2 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 cup red pepper paste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- Olive oil
- Spices (cumin, coriander, Aleppo pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the red pepper slices on a lined baking sheet with olive oil for about 30 minutes until charred.
- Allow the peppers to cool slightly. In a food processor, combine roasted peppers, walnuts, onion, garlic, and optional chili.
- Blend until combined but textured. Add red pepper paste, breadcrumbs, tahini, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, cumin, coriander, Aleppo pepper, and salt; blend until creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve drizzled with olive oil and garnished with pomegranate seeds and mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 28g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg