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Add a photoI've had this appetizer numerous times at my favorite nearby Turkish restaurant, New Kapadokia. I finally made it myself for a number of guests and it was a big hit. Slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and very flavorful. I served it with high quality hummus and babaganoush, and the red pepper dip was the most popular. Give it a try!
Ingredients
- 1 pound red bell peppers (capsicums)
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (I used toasted whole wheat bread)
- 2 small fresh red chillies, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp pomegranate syrup (I used honey as a substitute)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin (or heaping tsp coarsely gound cumin seeds)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes
- Kosher salt
Directions
- Cut the red bell peppers into large, flat pieces and place under a hot broiler until well blackened. Cool in a plastic bag. While cooling, chop the walnuts, garlic, and bread crumbs, place them in a blender or food processor, and process until finely grouind.
- Peel the peppers when cool, and place the peppers, chopped red chillies, olive oil, honey or pomegranate syrup, and lemon juice in the processor and process in short bursts. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cumin and chili flakes. Season with kosher salt then cover and chill over night to let the flavors mellow. Serve a room temperature with fresh pita or other flat bread.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 128 | |
| Calories from Fat 71 | 55% |
| Total Fat 8.13g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1.03g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium 187mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 11.9g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 3.42g | 2% |
| Protein 2.67g | 4% |
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Reviews
September 13, 2010
This was light and very flavorful! One of those dips that you can't stop eating! Very tasty!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
September 14, 2010
If you are looking for a delicious and different dip to serve alongside hummus with pita bread, search no further. This is yummy!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
September 27, 2010
Wonderfully flavorful! I will definitely make this again.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
Comments
September 11, 2010hooomygosh this looks so good. Right up my alley. Right in time for pepper season. Thanks for posting this, John!
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