#Middle Eastern Dips

Matbucha- the only dip you should be making with the last of your tomatoes 🍅🥲 ✨This tomato-red pepper dip has origins from the MENA/Middle Eastern region. My Moroccan father would make this often and it reminds me (and so many others) of the CLASSIC and beloved shakshuka. 🌍 Each bite is literally a perfect blend of spice, sweetness, smokiness, and acidity- making it the perfect base for any toast, wrap, or sandwich. 🍳🥙🥪 📲The full recipe can be found at the link in my bio Always garnish with more olive oil (never enough), chopped pistachios, and dive in! 😵‍💫😋

Mezze Dip Recipes ⤵️ Hummus 🫒 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (washed) ¼ cup lemon juice  2 cloves roasted garlic ½ teaspoon sea salt 4 tbsp tahini 2 tablespoons ice cold water, more as needed ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 ice cube (Optional: remove the skin from the chickpeas and boil again until mushy before blending) Moutabel 🍆 1 large eggplant (roasted, pulp removed & chopped) 2 Tbsp tahini 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 clove roasted garlic 2.5 Tbsp yogurt 2 Tbsp extra virgin oil Salt to taste Baba Ghanoush 🍆 1 large eggplant (roasted, pulp removed & chopped) 2 tbsp finely chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp finely chopped onions 1 tbsp finely chopped green or red capsicum 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp heaped finely chopped parsley Salt & pepper Muhammara 🌶️ 2 red peppers (roasted & skin removed) 1/4 cup toasted walnuts 2 tbsp toasted breadcrumbs 1 tbsp tahini 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp pomegranate molasses 2 - 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp ground cumin Salt & pepper HAVE A QUESTION? 📝 Leave a comment  💾 Save this recipe for later 💌 Share with someone who loves Middle Eastern Dips ✨🫶🏻 Follow @rafmazcooks for more easy recipes and kitchen tips! . . . . . #hummus #middleeasternfood #middleeast #mezze #moutabel #grazingboard Easy recipe homemade cold mezze platter Middle East Middle Eastern food cuisine Turkish Lebanese Syrian emirati Saudi Egyptian egypt Lebanon Syria Levantine Turkey Saudi Arabia dip platter hummus Muhammara Moutabel uae moutabal baba Ghanoush easy recipe karachi riyadh lahore home chef grazing board platter party serving hosting dipping cracker dips pretzel

This is one of the best dips you’ll ever make, trust me! Originally from Syria, Muhammara is rich, smoky, sweet, slightly tangy, and nutty all at once. It goes beautifully with fresh bread, crackers, roasted veggies, or as a spread in sandwiches and wraps. Made with roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and a few spices, this one’s a flavor bomb you shouldn’t miss. Everything blended into a creamy but slightly textured dip that gets better the next day. Save this for your next mezze night, BBQ, or just a cozy snack at home. Authentic Muhammara (Red Pepper Dip) Serves: ~6 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins (for roasting) Ingredients: 3 red bell peppers (roasted and peeled) ¾ cup walnuts (lightly toasted) 1–2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (adjust to taste) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 garlic bulb (roasted) 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or chili flakes) ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more to drizzle) ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for depth Instructions: 1. Roast the red peppers Over open flame or in the oven at 220°C until charred. Peel the skin and let cool. 2. Toast walnuts in a dry pan until lightly golden and fragrant. Cool. 3. In a food processor, add roasted peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, salt, Aleppo pepper, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses. 4. Blend until smooth but slightly textured. 5. Taste and adjust salt, lemon, or molasses if needed. 6. Serve in a shallow bowl, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with crushed walnuts or parsley/mint if desired. Tips: Use pomegranate molasses made with only pomegranate (no sugar or additives) for best flavor. Bread can be omitted for a gluten-free version, but it adds that classic creamy body. Keeps 4–5 days in the fridge. Flavor deepens over time! #Muhammara #MiddleEasternRecipes #EasyDips #RedPepperDip #HomemadeDip #HealthySnacks

Muhammara A smoky, nutty, and tangy red pepper dip that’s perfect with warm pita or fresh veggies — rich in flavor, texture, and nutrients! Ingredients: 4 red bell peppers 1 large onion 2 vine tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup walnuts 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses sub balsamic vinegar ½ to 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon salt + 2 twists of black pepper optional ½ cup pomegranate seeds 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley chopped Instructions in the comment 👇👇👇 📌 Who wants full this recipe? Let us know in the comments & don’t forget to FOLLOW @mediterranean.diet.plan for more healthy Mediterranean recipes every day! #muhammara #mediterraneandiet #middleeasternrecipes #healthyrecipes #diprecipe #vegetarian #eatclean #pita #mezze #cookbook #recipebook

D12#ramadan2025‏🧄🫑🌶️ MUHAMMARA (roasted red pepper dip) المحمّرة السورية..من المقبلات اللذيذة اللي طعمها ادمااااااااان🧄🫑🌶️ Have you ever tried muhammara? It’s a delicious pepper dip that originated from Aleppo, Syria, with one of the key ingredients being Aleppo chili flakes! Muhmmara (also spelled m’hammara or muhamara) is the most addicting dip after Houmous!! The name actually translates to “reddened” in Arabic, which speaks to its gorgeous hue. Think of this dip as a mix of nutty, zingy, savory, sweet, slightly smoky, and just enough spicy (if you add some chili flakes)! Muhamma’s Ingredients - مقادير المحمرة 3 red bell pepper ٣ فلفل رومي احمر 1 cup walnut ١ كوب عين جمل 1/2 cup breadcrumb ١/٢ كوب بقسماط 1/3 cup lemon juice ١/٣ كوب عصير ليمون 1/4 cup olive oil ١/٤ كوب زيت زيتون 2 garlic cloves ٢ فص ثوم 2 Tps pomegranate molasse ٢ مل ك دبس الرمان Salt-pepper- cumin -كمون -ملح -فلفل Chili flakes (optional) شطة مجروشة (اختياري) Enjoy it with warm pita and fresh veggies. #muhammara #dip #dips #appetizers #appetizer #middleeasternfood #middleeasterncuisine #middleeasternappetizers #mezze #roastedpeppers #levantinefood #محمرة #مقبلات_خفيفه #مقبلات #مقبلات_سورية #اكسبلور #explore #maisonbelhana

THE MOST INDULGENT MUHAMARA DIP 😋🔥 Via @alfiecooks_ Today, we’re making MUHAMMARA, and I must say this is probably the most delicious dip in all the land...🤤 written recipe below 👇 make sure to follow me for all the dipping goodness that’s coming your way 🔜 THE MOST INDULGENT MUHAMMARA INGREDIENTS (serves 4) 2x red peppers 1x small onion 2x garlic cloves 1tbsp tomato purée 1tbsp veduja paste / harissa ( I used @belazu_co ) 5tbsp extra virgin olive oil 50g walnuts 1-2 tbsp breadcrumbs 2tbsp pomegranate molasses 1tbsp ground cumin 1tbsp smoked paprika 1x lemon Handful fresh parsley Pomegranate seeds Salt Pepper METHOD 👨🏻‍🍳 1. Roast your red peppers in the oven, or on an open flame, until skin is blackened & charred on the outside. Place in a covered bowl until cooled. Remove the seeds & peel the skins . 2. Finely dice the onion & garlic, then sauté in 1tbsp of olive oil until softened. Add the tomato purée & veduja, then cook out for 5 minutes. 3. Toast the walnuts for 5-10 minutes until fragrant. 4. In a food processor, add the peppers, onion + garlic mixture, walnuts, 1tbsp pomegranate molasses, breadcrumbs, cumin, paprika, juice of 1/2 a lemon, then stream in 3tbsp olive oil & pulse until your desired consistency forms (chunky is good). 5. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then place in a bowl, garnishing with fresh parsley, a swirl of olive oil, more molasses & pomegranate seeds if you have them! Serve with dipper of choice, and enjoy! #vegandip #vegandips #takeadip #muhammara #dip #lebanesefood #middleeasternfood #fyp

Mediterranean Olive Oil Bread Dip • Olive oil • Balsamic glaze • Green olives • Sun-dried tomatoes • Parmesan cheese • Parsley • Garlic (1 clove) • Salt • Chili flakes #oliveoil #breaddip #diprecipe #easyrecipes #appetizer

Here are two dips you will love for gatherings , side dishes, or just to enjoy any time of the day. Muhammara Ingredients: 2 roasted red peppers(cool and peel) ½ cup walnuts 1 tbsp tahini 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 garlic clove 2 tbsp olive oil Salt to taste 2 tbdp breadcrumbs 2 tbsp water(or more) Steps: Blend roasted red peppers and walnuts Add tahini, pomegranate molasses, garlic, and salt Drizzle in olive oil and blend until smooth Add breadcrumbs if needed to thicken Hummus Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas (drained) ¼ cup tahini Juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove 2–3 tbsp olive oil Salt to taste Water as needed for texture Steps: Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt Add olive oil and continue blending Slowly add water until smooth and creamy For topping: Diced cucumber,bell pepper,walnuts,olives,fresh mint&chili paste ,sumac and olive oil .

TAKE A DIP - EPISODE 8 🌶️🌶️🌶️ it's been a while, but I'M BACK showing you how to make the BEST DIPS IN TOWN...👨🏻‍🍳 celebrating the coronation with a seriously raunchy ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS for you to feast upon this bank holiday weekend 🌞 written recipe below - make sure to follow for more finger dipping goodness 👇 THE RAUNCHIEST ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS 🌶️ INGREDIENTS (serves 4) 1x can chickpeas 2x red peppers 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 6tbsp tahini 1x lemon 3x garlic cloves 1tsp ground cumin Salt Olive oil Handful of ice cubes Handful of fresh parsley Dipper of choice METHOD 👨🏻‍🍳 1. Roast the peppers until charred, peel off the skin & remove the seeds. 2. Bring the chickpeas to a boil in the aquafaba (top up with a splash of water), turn down the heat, add the bicarb & simmer gently until falling apart (30 mins+) 3. Drain them, reserving the cooking liquid. 4. In a food processor, blend the boiled chickpeas with 2tbsp of the cooking liquid. 5. Add the tahini, blend, then add the red peppers (reserve 1tbsp for garnish), cumin, garlic, lemon juice & blend again. 6. Add several ice cubes to whip the hummus, making it smooth, fluffy & creamy. 7. Season to taste with salt. 8. Plate up the hummus in a bowl, top with fresh parsley, garnish with leftover roasted peppers & enjoy! #hummus #hummusrecipe #hummuslover #redpepper #dip #dips #sauce #series #takeadip

Creamy Mutabal Mutabal is a creamy Middle Eastern eggplant dip with a velvety texture and a smoky flavor. Mutabal is excellent as an appetizer or as part of a meze platter with other tasty dips, spreads, and salad for a gorgeous Middle Eastern-inspired dinner. 2 eggplants ¼ cup (60 grams) tahini ¼ cup (60 grams) yogurt 2 tablespoons (30 grams) lemon juice 1 tablespoon (13 grams) extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic ¾ teaspoons salt or more to taste GARNISH WITH 1 tablespoons (2 pinches) flat-leaf parsley chopped ½ teaspoon (2 pinches) smoked paprika 2 tablespoons pine nuts lightly toasted on a pan, or pomegranate seeds #eggplant #appetizers #dip

💥ROASTED RED PEPPER & PISTACHIO DIP. . I was inspired by the famous muhammara dip which is slightly thicker and made with walnuts, but felt like making these tweaks to change things up a bit! This just might be one of the BEST spreads or dips Ive ever had - its a mix of smoky, nutty, creamy, spicy, sweet, and sour which most definitely makes it mouth party certified!! It’s seriously, incredible. . Its super easy to make. . Here is how I made it: . 1.First, lets roast some red peppers. These are of course best on a grill, but if you just have an oven, wash and dry 3 large red bell peppers, put them in the oven for 20 minutes at 425F, flip, then roast for another 20 minutes. Bring them out of the oven, put them into something with a lid, and let it cool with the lid on. This makes it so much easier to peel. . 2.When the peppers are cooled, remove the skin and seeds, then throw the 3 peppers in the food processor. It’s super important to use cooled peppers. . 3.To the peppers, add 1 cup of crushed roasted pistachios, 3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs (to make this lower carb, i used RealPhat cracker breadcrumbs), 1.5-2 tablespoons tomato paste, a couple pinches sea salt, 1-2 garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1 tablespoon aleppo pepper, 1/2 tablespoon sumac, 1 tsp or so chili flakes, 2 tablespoons of a GOOD olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of sour pomegranate molasses (trust me, it’s worth it here!!). . 4.Give everything a pulse, then taste and adjust to taste as desired. . 5.Plate it up, top with some more olive oil, fresh herbs, aleppo pepper, and enjoy as is, as an appetizer, with veggies, as a spread on a sandwich, or with your protein of choice. Its super versatile and SO good. . If you make it, don’t forget to let me know what you think! . ENJOY. . . . #roastedredpeppers #dips #spreads #mediterraneanfood #mediterraneanrecipes #lowcarb #lowcarbrecipes #healthyrecipes #healthyfoodshare #goodmoodfood #igreels #whatsonmyplate

🔥🌶️🤯MUHAMMARA. The best dip of all time originating in Syria and Lebanon. Sampled from my friend @danbuettner’s BRAND NEW cookbook, The Blue Zones American Kitchen, out everywhere books are sold. NOTE: This interpretation of Muhammara is not entirely authentic (namely the chicken spice and suggestion of pecans in place of walnuts). Thank you to those in the comments who made me aware. 🥰 . This cookbook explores traditional recipes with chefs across the United States and should be a mainstay in every healthy kitchen. . 🥰RECIPE (from Chef Chris DeBarr, The Blue Zones American Kitchen) . 3/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts 4 red bell peppers, roasted and peeled 1/2 cup roasted garlic 1 tablespoon Aleppo chili pepper 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning blend (I used nutritional yeast in place)
2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses (I used balsamic glaze)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (I used 1/4 cup) 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs . In a food processor, pulse the nuts until they are well chopped. . Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed. . Serve with pita bread or flat bread for dipping and scooping. . #dip #diprecipe #muhammara #recipe #easyrecipe #cookbook #cookbookrecipe #plantbased #vegan #veganrecipe #vegandiet #Plantbaseddiet #plantbasedrecipe #plantbasedeating #healthyrecipe #healthydiet