Ingredients
chilies2 small
cumin0.5 teaspoon
lemon juice1 tablespoon
olive oil2 teaspoons
pitas2 large
pomegranate molasses3 tablespoons
bell peppers2.5 pounds
salt16 servings
sugar0.5 teaspoon
walnuts - coarsely ground1.5 cups
wheat crackers0.5 cup
Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Instructions
Preheat the grill.
Roast the peppers and chiles over the grill or open flame until they are blistered, about 8 minutes.
Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes to loosen the skin.
Peel off the skin and remove the seeds.
Pat the peppers dry with a paper towel.In the work bowl of your food processor, combine and process the crackers, walnuts, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, cumin, and sugar, until smooth.
Add the red peppers and process until creamy.
With the machine running, add the olive oil in a thin stream.
Add the chile pepper and salt to taste.
If it is too thick, thin with a few tablespoons of water.Refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to mellow.
Serve with the toasted pita wedges.This recipe yields about 3 cups and provides for 16 appetizer servings.
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