Let's make Muhammara with Kim Campbell at PlantPure

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative while maintaining a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Start by using 16 oz of jarred roasted red peppers.

If you want to roast your own, place red peppers in the oven at 450°F for about 25 minutes until shriveled, then cover with plastic wrap to cool and remove the skin.

Use 1 cup of toasted walnuts; toast them carefully to avoid burning.

Add 4 garlic cloves instead of 2 for a stronger garlic flavor.

Measure out about 0.5 cup of breadcrumbs, using leftover ends of bread if available.

For pomegranate molasses, substitute with 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, adjusting to taste.

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend to a chunky texture, adjusting smoothness to preference.

Taste and adjust salt, starting with a pinch or 0.25 teaspoon.

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