Spicy Red Pepper and Walnut Spread

Name: Spicy Red Pepper and Walnut Spread (Mouhamarra (moo-hum-ma-ra))
Yield: Serves 8 to 10 (About 1 pint)
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: ½ cup coarsely chopped roasted red bell pepper (drained), store-bought or prepared fresh; ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; Dibs ruman (pomegranate molasses), found at specialty markets or online.; 2 cups finely ground walnuts; ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons dibs ruman; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup tomato paste; 2 teaspoons ground paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Mouhamarra (moo-hum-ma-ra)

Preparation info

Serves
8 to 10
(About 1 pint )

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Classic Lebanese Cuisine

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

About

This flavorful spread is a great addition at any gathering. The spicy bite from the cayenne pepper combined with the sweet flavor of the roasted red bell pepper will both gratify and titillate your taste buds. Offer with toasted pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables. Your friends and family will love this one.

Ingredients

Specialty Ingredients

Dibs ruman (pomegranate molasses), found at specialty markets or online.

Asia
Lebanon
Starter
Spicy
Vegan
Mediterranean

Method

Prepare Ahead

You can prepare it several days in advance and refrigerate.