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Muhammara

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A vibrant red hummuslike dip garnished with chopped walnuts and roasted red pepper.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Andy Baraghani

This vibrant dip pairs perfectly well with fresh pita bread. In Lebanon, cooks sometimes use a chile paste in their muhammara that can be hard to find in the United States. We’ve subbed in mild chile flakes, but you could use a chopped fresh red chile instead.

Ingredient Info

Pomegranate molasses, a thick pomegranate syrup, can be found at Middle Eastern markets, some supermarkets, and online.

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