Learn how to make muhammara.

What Is Muhammara?

Muhammara translates to “red” in Arabic, a nod to the dips vibrant color.

Southern Living Muhammara on a platter to serve with vegetables and pita bread

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Ingredients for Muhammara

Here’s what youll need to make this smoky dip.

It also pairs well with grilled meat, like chicken.

Rub bell peppers with vegetable oil, and place on oiled grates.

Southern Living Muhammara ingredients

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Transfer peppers to a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.

Let stand until skins are loosened, about 15 minutes.

Heat spices:

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium.

Southern Living Muhammara roasting the red peppers

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Stir in Aleppo pepper, paprika, and cumin.

Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Pour mixture into a heatproof liquid measuring cup, and set aside.

Southern Living Muhammara red peppers steaming after grilling

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Set peeled peppers aside.

Process until well combined, about 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

With processor running, gradually drizzle in oil mixture until combined, about 20 seconds.

Southern Living Muhammara infusing the oil

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Mixture should be creamy but not completely smooth.

Serve with pita and crudites.

If you want to make the dip nut-free, we would suggest using sunflower seeds.

Southern Living Muhammara peeling the roasted red peppers

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It should last up to five days stored in an airtight container.

it’s possible for you to always add more Aleppo pepper.

Southern Living Muhammara processing the bread cubes

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Southern Living Muhammara dip after processing

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Southern Living Muhammara in a bowl to serve topped with pomegranate seeds

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