Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This vibrant and flavorful muhammara dip boasts a delightful balance of sweet roasted red peppers, earthy walnuts, and a hint of spice. Its rich, slightly chunky texture makes it perfect for scooping up with crisp gluten-free dippers.
At a glance: This easy party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including roasted red peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip: This muhammara recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains, relying on ingredients like walnuts and roasted red peppers. Always ensure any purchased ingredients, like pomegranate molasses, are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 bag corn tortilla chips or certified GF crackers for serving
Instructions
- 1
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Be careful not to burn them, as this will affect the dip's flavor. Once toasted, set them aside to cool slightly.
- 2
In a food processor, combine the drained roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes. Process until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has a slight texture, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Season the muhammara with salt and black pepper. Pulse a few more times to incorporate the seasonings evenly. Taste the dip and adjust the salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed to achieve your desired flavor profile.
- 4
Transfer the muhammara dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the top and garnish with a sprinkle of extra walnuts or fresh parsley, if desired. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
- 5
Serve the muhammara dip immediately with your choice of corn tortilla chips or certified gluten-free crackers. This dip is also delicious served with fresh vegetable sticks like cucumber or bell peppers.
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Tips & Notes
- If substituting olive oil for butter, use about 3/4 the amount (olive oil is 100% fat, butter is ~80%).
- Roasted garlic (400°F, 30–40 min in foil) gives a sweet, mellow flavor ideal for soups and sauces.
- Label GF dishes clearly at parties so guests with dietary restrictions can eat confidently.
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