If it’s one thing I could eat every day and never blink at the amount I’ve eaten, it’s dip. I’m sure I can’t be the only one that gets on a roll while eating dip and then realizes I’ve eaten the entire bowl. One of my favorite dips to make is this Lebanese Muhammara recipe. It’s a delicious hot pepper dip that’s bursting with flavor and, let me tell you, addicting as can be.
What Makes This Muhammara Recipe So Great?
- Fast. Finished in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Easy. Roast the peppers and walnuts in your air fryer then toss all of the ingredients in a food processor .
- Keto . This Lebanese Muhammara recipe is low carb which makes it a perfect snack for most diets.
- Dairy-Free . Dip suited for anyone that has issues eating dairy.
- Gluten-Free . A great appetizer for anyone with a gluten intolerance.
- Delicious. Absolutely packed with flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
Can you believe I made this in the air fryer ? It’s honestly crazy all the various types of recipes I can make with that thing. It turned out perfectly.
In fact, an air fryer is actually perfect for making this Muhammara recipe because it relies on roasted peppers for its base. An air fryer is an absolutely amazing, and relatively mess-free way to roast vegetables.
How Do You Say Muhammara?
If you’re not familiar with this recipe, you might be just as perplexed about how to say it as you are about what is in it.
Since your guests will without a doubt ask what this delicious new dip is, do yourself a favor and learn how to say it correctly. It is loosely pronounced:
“mmmhamara”
The ‘U’ in the word isn’t pronounced. It begins with the “mmm” sound, just like the sound you’ll be making when you try it.
What Is Muhammara?
I’m sure many of you are unfamiliar with the word muhammara since it’s not a common food term in the United States. Muhammara simply means “reddened.”
As you can see, the color of the Lebanese Muhammara is a reddish color, so this term makes sense with this recipe. Muhammara can also be spelled without the “u” and mean the same thing.
This word is commonly used for the popular red, hot pepper dip found in Syria, Turkey, and surrounding countries. In Turkey, this same dish is often referred to as “acuka.”
Where Did Muhammara Originate?
So although I call it Lebanese in this recipe, at its broadest, it’s a Levantine preparation.
It’s just that it’s not really easy to title a recipe “Lebanese, Syrian, Turkish and other surrounding countries Muhammara “.
This dip, or sauce, has been popular for many years in the aforementioned countries and is used in many dishes.
How Do You Make Muhammara Dip?
- Spray the red peppers with oil and place directly in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes.
- At the end of the cook time, add the walnuts to the basket around the red peppers. Air fry for 5 minutes.
- Remove the peppers and walnuts. Place peppers into a plastic zip-top bag and let them rest while you get the other ingredients together.
- Place ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and puree until you get a smooth mixture.
- Tip the dip into a bowl and make an indentation in the middle. Pour in the olive oil and garnish with remaining pepper flakes.
What Do You Eat With Muhammara?
One thing I love about this Lebanese Muhammara is how versatile it is. There’s no one “right way” to eat it and it’s great whether you’re living a low carb lifestyle or not. Here are a few serving ideas:
I mainly use it as a dip like you would a chip dip, however, just like salsa, it goes well with other dishes. It can be used for a wide variety of purposes which is why it’s so popular in my house.
- Spread it on low carb crackers
- Dip pork rinds in it
- Scoop it with your favorite veggies
- Load up a pita chip
When I’m eating it as a snack while doing keto , I’m always sure to eat the vegetables with it instead of the pita chips since it makes it an even healthier choice.
Looking For More Dippable Options?
- Keto Savory Thyme Dip
- Persian Borani Beet Dip
- If you’re looking for something low carb to dip, check out my Keto Low Carb Crackers . They’re low carb, gluten-free and vegan friendly.
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Baingan Bharta
You’ll have to give this Lebanese Muhammara recipe a try. It takes less than thirty means to throw together and cook which makes it a pretty quick recipe. What’s the most rewarding is that it’s healthy without sacrificing all the flavor like many healthy recipes make you do.
If you love this Muhammara recipe as much as I do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can try it too.
Lebanese Muhammara Recipe | Low Carb Roasted Pepper Dip
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 ( 2 ) Red Bell Pepper
- ▢ 1 cup ( 117 g ) walnuts
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Lemon Juice
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Ground Cumin
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Red Pepper Flakes
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 54 g ) olive oil
Instructions
- Spray the red peppers with oil and place directly in the air fryer basket.
- Set air fryer to 400F for 10 minutes.
- At the end of the cook time, add the walnuts to the basket, around the red peppers. Set air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes.
- Remove the peppers and walnuts. Place peppers into a plastic zip top bag and let them rest while you get the other ingredients together, about 5-10 minutes.
- Place softened peppers, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes in the bowl of a food processor and puree until you get a smooth mixture.
- Tip the dip into a bowl and make an indentation in the middle. Pour in the olive oil and garnish with remaining pepper flakes. Serve with toasted pita chips or raw vegetables like cucumber, carrots, zucchini slices or cauliflower.
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Lebanese Muhammara Recipe | Low Carb Roasted Pepper Dip
Ingredients
- 2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Spray the red peppers with oil and place directly in the air fryer basket.
- Set air fryer to 400F for 10 minutes.
- At the end of the cook time, add the walnuts to the basket, around the red peppers. Set air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes.
- Remove the peppers and walnuts. Place peppers into a plastic zip top bag and let them rest while you get the other ingredients together, about 5-10 minutes.
- Place softened peppers, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes in the bowl of a food processor and puree until you get a smooth mixture.
- Tip the dip into a bowl and make an indentation in the middle. Pour in the olive oil and garnish with remaining pepper flakes. Serve with toasted pita chips or raw vegetables like cucumber, carrots, zucchini slices or cauliflower.
Lebanese Muhammara Recipe | Low Carb Roasted Pepper Dip https://twosleevers.com/lebanese-muhammara/
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In fact, my Airfryer cookbook has 60+ keto/low carb recipes in it, since I typically cook keto or low carb at home anyway.
Is An Air Fryer Keto Friendly?
One of the best things about cooking with an air fryer is how versatile it is for all sorts of lifestyles.
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Here are a few of my favorite keto air fryer main dishes, but they’re not just my favorites, they also get rave reviews in the TwoSleevers Facebook groups.
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I hope you try and enjoy several of these keto air fryer recipes and love them as much as we do. Happy cooking!
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