Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Roasted red pepper dip, also known as muhammara, originated in Syria and is a popular dish in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 pepper Red bell peppers
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tahini
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 pinch Cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the skins are charred and blistered.
3. Remove the peppers from the oven and place them in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the peppers steam for about 10 minutes.
4. Once the peppers have cooled, remove the skins, stems, and seeds.
5. In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted red peppers, garlic cloves, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
6. Blend until smooth and creamy.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.
9. Serve with pita bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Sugars 2g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.