Low-Sodium, Dairy-Free, Vegan Try this alternative to the usual hummus. Muhammara is a delicious Syrian recipe for a spread of roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts and a touch of spice, offset by pomegranate molasses. Serve with a basket of pita chips, spread on sandwiches for a picnic, or pair with grilled chicken or fish. Serves 8 as an appetizer · 1/2 cup walnuts · 4 roasted red peppers, peeled and seeded · Juice of 1/2 lemon · 1/2 cup crushed plain pita chips · 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil · 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, more to taste · sea salt, to taste · ground black pepper, to taste · 1/2 teaspoon red chili paste, more to taste · 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses or 1 tablespoon sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool. Combine walnuts, red peppers, lemon juice, pita chips, olive oil, cumin, salt, pepper, chili paste and pomegranate molasses in a food processor. Pulse to combine ingredients, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally, until a spreadable paste is obtained. Chill until ready to serve. Nutrition Info Per serving (About 1.5oz/44g-wt.): 100 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 3g protein, 7g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium Recipes from www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes