Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip) – Grand Fete

Ingredients

• 3 red peppers, halved and roasted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for roasting peppers
• 1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
• 1/2 cup fine, freshly grated bread crumbs (use dry bread, pulse in food processor to create a fine crumb, toast in pan with one tablespoon olive oil until just crispy)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses*
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional