Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip

Toasted walnuts, roasted red peppers and pomegranate molasses blend with cumin and red pepper flakes into this muhammara dip. It's sweet, smoky and slightly chunky, made for scooping with corn tortilla chips, crackers labeled gluten-free or vegetables.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 7 min Total: 22 min Serves: 8

At a glance: This easy party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 22 minutes (15 min prep, 7 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including roasted red peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, pomegranate molasses varies by brand and some add thickeners, so buy one labeled gluten-free, and many muhammara recipes use breadcrumbs, which this version leaves out. Wash the food processor bowl and blade if they last ground crumbs or crackers.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip: This muhammara recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains, relying on ingredients like walnuts and roasted red peppers. Always ensure any purchased ingredients, like pomegranate molasses, are gluten-free.

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Instructions

1 Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Be careful not to burn them, as this will affect the dip's flavor. Once toasted, set them aside to cool slightly.
2 In a food processor, combine the drained roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes. Process until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has a slight texture, about 1-2 minutes.
3 Season the muhammara with salt and black pepper. Pulse a few more times to incorporate the seasonings evenly. Taste the dip and adjust the salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed to achieve your desired flavor profile.
4 Transfer the muhammara dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the top and garnish with a sprinkle of extra walnuts or fresh parsley, if desired. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
5 Serve the muhammara dip immediately with your choice of corn tortilla chips or gluten-free crackers. This dip is also delicious served with fresh vegetable sticks like cucumber or bell peppers.

Nutrition (per serving)

204

Calories

13g

Protein

24g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Fiber

268mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Process until thick and spreadable but not perfectly smooth. Muhammara traditionally has a little texture from the walnuts.
Pomegranate molasses varies in tartness. Start with less and add more to taste.
Let the walnuts cool after toasting so they grind into the dip instead of turning oily.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip take?

Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip takes about 22 minutes: 15 minutes to prep and 7 minutes to cook, for 8 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip?

Check roasted red peppers, drained, walnuts, toasted, pomegranate molasses before they go into Gluten-Free Muhammara Dip. Pomegranate molasses varies by brand and some add thickeners, so buy one labeled gluten-free, and many muhammara recipes use breadcrumbs, which this version leaves out. Wash the food processor bowl and blade if they last ground crumbs or crackers.

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