This Dip has all the flavors: sweet, salty, spicy, tangy, and umami.
We’ve used jarred peppers in this recipe, but if you’re feeling adventurous, make them from scratch by roasting 2 large red bell peppers in your oven.
Serve it with goat cheese, celery, carrots, or pita chips. So good!!
Makes 8 Servings.
Ingredients:
¾ cup (180 ml) pomegranate juice
½ cup (60 g) walnuts
1 16 oz (450 g) jar roasted red peppers, drained
3 Tbsp breadcrumbs (gluten-free, optional)
1 small lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
2 Tbsp olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Directions:
Place the pomegranate juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 5 - 6 minutes, until it has reduced to about 2 Tbsp. Set aside to cool.
Toast the walnuts in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure they don’t burn. Set aside to cool.
Drain and rinse the roasted red peppers and pat dry.
Place the walnuts and breadcrumbs in a food processor and process until they are finely ground. Add the pomegranate juice, red peppers, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika and process until smooth. With the processor on, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture.
Scrape the dip out of the processor and into a serving bowl. Add salt to taste and stir.
Serve with sliced veggies or pita chips.
Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen
Photo Credit: Canva by Mizina from Getty Images