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Let them cool slightly.","group":"Preparation","title":"Toast the walnuts","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a food processor, combine the roasted peppers, toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, Aleppo pepper, cumin, and salt.","group":"Blending","title":"Combine the roasted peppers, toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has a slightly coarse texture from the walnuts.","group":"Blending","title":"Pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has a slightly coarse…","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until well incorporated and the dip reaches your desired consistency.","group":"Blending","title":"With the processor running, slowly drizzle","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer to a serving bowl, create a well in the center, and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Garnish with a few walnut halves or fresh parsley if desired.","group":"Serving","title":"Transfer to a serving bowl, create a well","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Muhammara is best served at room temperature. If you can't find Aleppo pepper, use a mix of paprika and a pinch of cayenne.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Levantine","Syrian"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["noCook","roast"],"equipment":["food processor","skillet"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["tree_nuts","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"cups","note":"Approximately 500g of dip"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Muhammara tastes even better after the flavors have melded for a few hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve at room temperature; do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_24e6f106b0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcd7fc47-de34-48f4-955c-3b8697ad6fdb","imageAlt":"Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["dip","vegan","healthy","spicy","walnut","pepper"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T01:59:38.787Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T01:59:38.787Z","related":[{"id":"ac_l_ezme_d064be0373","slug":"acili-ezme","title":"Acılı Ezme","description":"A classic Turkish spicy vegetable salad and condiment featuring finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and onions, balanced with the tang of pomegranate molasses and aromatic herbs.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["sauce","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fac_l_ezme_d064be0373%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac6fc624-4435-4cfa-9991-d45441036707","imageAlt":"Acılı Ezme — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","dip","vegetable","healthy","turkish","mezze"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_2f05621352","slug":"bouyiourdi-greek-baked-feta","title":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta)","description":"A traditional Greek meze featuring salty feta cheese baked until melted with juicy tomatoes, spicy peppers, and fragrant extra virgin olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2f05621352%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=fd6db74e-cfd9-46b5-aa96-6e0e76c26c9a","imageAlt":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta) — recipe cover","tags":["feta","baked cheese","greek meze","spicy","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_66184712aa","slug":"creamy-homemade-hummus","title":"Creamy Homemade Hummus","description":"A silky, rich, and authentic Mediterranean chickpea dip blended with nutty tahini, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. 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