Low Carb Muhammara Recipe

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Yield

8
servings

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup walnuts
  • 3 large red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Aleppo-style or other mild chile flakes
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Kosher salt

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

¼ cup

Carbohydrates

6
g

Protein

4
g

Fat

19
g

Calories

199

Looking for the best muhammara? Prepare this mouthwatering recipe next time you have a desire for low carb muhammaras. Made with only a few ingredients, this low carb muhammara is easy to prepare and truly delicious while also a ideal choice for a low carb lifestyle.

Instructions

  1. Bring a pan to medium heat and toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool and then chop them coarser if you’d want your final dip chunky or finer for a smoother finish.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F and place a rack in upper third of oven. Broil bell peppers on a rimmed baking sheet, and turn them once after 10 minutes. Bake peppers for 20 minutes, or until skins are charred and flesh is softened.
  3. Transfer bell peppers to a medium bowl and cover tightly so they steam for 10 minutes (this extends the cooking and also makes it easier to remove the skins).
  4. Remove skins from bell peppers (it’s okay if some bits don’t come off); remove and discard ribs and seeds. Pulse bell peppers, oil, Aleppo-style pepper, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, and toasted walnuts in a food processor until mostly smooth; season muhammara with salt.
  5. Transfer muhammara to a small bowl; drizzle with olive oil.