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Yapay Yemek

Roasted Pepper Spread with Walnuts

A modern Turkish meze enriched with homemade walnuts and pomegranate molasses to flavor your table.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Time
40 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Easy
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
turkish
Roasted Pepper Spread with Walnuts
Shopping list
Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 4 red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Roast the bell peppers in the oven or on the stove until tender.

  2. 2

    Peel the skins off the roasted peppers and remove the seeds.

  3. 3

    Place the peppers, walnuts, garlic, and olive oil into a food processor.

  4. 4

    Process until you achieve a smooth consistency.

  5. 5

    Add pomegranate molasses, cumin, and salt, mix well, and transfer to a serving plate.

Note. Serve drizzled with extra olive oil and fresh thyme leaves on top.

Questions

How many days can this meze be stored?

It stays fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Can it be stored in the freezer?

It is not recommended to freeze it as it may alter the texture of the walnuts.

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