Walnut Red Pepper Sauce

This spicy, sweet, smokey sauce is inspired by Syrian Muhamarra. Use it in a mezze situation, perfect for dipping with fresh pitta breads and veggie s...This spicy, sweet, smokey sauce is inspired by Syrian Muhamarra. Use it in a mezze situation, perfect for dipping with fresh pitta breads and veggie sticks. Or make some at the start of the week as a meal prep recipe - a dollop of this rich sauce adds a flavour boost to any salad, wrap or sandwich. Read more This spicy, sweet, smokey sauce is inspired by Syrian Muhamarra. Use it in a mezze situation, perfect for dipping with fresh pitta breads and veggie sticks. Or make some at the start of the week as a meal prep recipe - a dollop of this rich sauce adds a flavour boost to any salad, wrap or sandwich. This spicy, sweet, smokey sauce is inspired by Syrian Muhamarra. Use it in a mezze situation, perfect for dipping with fresh pitta breads and veggie sticks. Or make some at the start of the week as a meal prep recipe - a dollop of this rich sauce adds a flavour boost to any salad, wrap or sandwich.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
40 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

2g
Protein
90kcal
Calories
7g
Total Fat
7g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
2g
Fibre
40mg
Calcium
3%
 
1mg
Iron
6%
 
38mg
Magnesium
9%
 
228mg
Potassium
5%
 
13mg
Sodium
1%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
1mg
Vitamin E
7%
 
34mcg
Vitamin B9
9%
 
85mcg
Vitamin A
9%
 
66mg
Vitamin C
73%
 
0.5mg
Zinc
5%
 
13mcg
Vitamin K
11%
 
0.2mg
Copper
22%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B2
8%
 
0.8mg
Vitamin B3
5%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B6
12%
 
62mg
Phosphorus
5%
 
Protein: 2g; Calories: 90kcal; Total Fat: 7g; Carbs: 7g; Sugars: 4g; Fibre: 2g; Calcium: 40mg (3%); Iron: 1mg (6%); Magnesium: 38mg (9%); Potassium: 228mg (5%); Sodium: 13mg (1%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 1mg (7%); Vitamin B9: 34mcg (9%); Vitamin A: 85mcg (9%); Vitamin C: 66mg (73%); Zinc: 0.5mg (5%); Vitamin K: 13mcg (11%); Copper: 0.2mg (22%); Vitamin B2: 0.1mg (8%); Vitamin B3: 0.8mg (5%); Vitamin B6: 0.2mg (12%); Phosphorus: 62mg (5%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Nuts

Ingredients

Serves 8
red pepper
Swaps: pecans
pomegranate molasses
Swaps: maple syrup
tahini
garlic powder
red chilli powder
Aleppo works best, optional
juiced
To garnish
toasted sesame seeds
Swaps: mint
finely sliced
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan.

2

Slice the peppers in half, remove the seeds and place cut side down on a baking tray. Roast for 35-40 minutes, by which time they should be blackened and collapsed.

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