Muhammara

Description
Turkish red pepper spread. Enriched with walnuts and olive oil, a jar of roasted peppers quickly turns into muhammara, a spread from southeast Turkey. Serve on toasted pita crisps or crisp sesame crackers.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Eating Well, May/June 1997
 * Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC; 07.14.07
 * Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes
 * Makes about ¾ cup

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup chopped walnuts
 * 1 x 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, rinsed
 * ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
 * 1 large clove garlic, crushed
 * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
 * 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
 * ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 2) Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
 * 3) Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
 * 4) Adjust seasoning with more lemon juice and salt, if desired.

Nutritional information
Per tablespoon:
 * 41 calories | 3g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono) | 0mg cholesterol | 4g carbohydrate | 1g protein | 1g fiber | 65mg sodium | 14mg potassium.
 * Carbohydrate Servings: 0