Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Walnut Dip (Muhammara)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2017

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Once you experience the sweeter, smokier taste of home-roasted bell peppers—not to mention how quick and easy they are to make—you’ll never go back to the jarred kind.

SERVES24 (Makes 1 1/2 cups)

Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Walnut Dip (Muhammara)

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Home-roasted red peppers gave our muhammara a sweet, smoky depth and velvety texture. Cracker crumbs absorbed extra juices, so the dip wasn’t runny. Walnuts added a creamy richness, which was offset by the tartness of pomegranate molasses a...

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