Rice and grains
How to Make Muhammara with Bulgur
Bulgur muhammara is a traditional Lebanese mezze. It’s somewhat similar to tomato komouna, and red pepper paste gives the dish a distinctive flavor. Give it a try.
Bulgur muhammara — a classic Lebanese mezze: very easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (ground crackers)
- 1 cup fine bulgur
- 1 tomato
- 4 tbsp red sweet pepper paste
- 1 onion
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of ground cumin
- Pinch of paprika
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- To make fattoush — one of the most important Lebanese mezze — here is the link from Fatima as well: How to make Fattoush
Method
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- Wash the bulgur, then drain it.
- In a food processor or electric grinder, pulse the bulgur, then add all other ingredients and the oil and process until combined.
- Spoon the bulgur muhammara into a serving dish and garnish with walnuts.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top and serve immediately.
Recipe tags
Rice and grainsLevantVegetarianVeganDairy freeNut freeEgg free
Notes and serving ideas
- How to make Fattoush
