Spiced Walnut and Pepper-Paste Spread
A bold no-cook spread of walnuts, tomato and pepper pastes, garlic, olive oil, and warm spices.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Add dried oregano or ground red pepper if desired.
- Garnish with dried mint for serving.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.
- Yield: About 2 cups (8 appetizer servings)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of About 2 cups (8 appetizer servings).
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
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Have these measured and ready before you begin.
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons biber salçası (mild or hot red pepper paste; substitute roasted red pepper paste)
- about 1 1/4 U.S. cups (300 ml by volume) finely ground walnuts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the jar
- 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs, or soft crumbs from stale bread
- 6 garlic cloves, finely grated or crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo-style red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for sealing the jar
Directions
1. Place the finely chopped or ground walnuts in a bowl.
2. Add the tomato paste, pepper paste, garlic, olive oil, breadcrumbs, black pepper, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
3. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive and creamy.
4. Transfer to a clean jar, cover the surface with a little olive oil, and refrigerate.
Sources
Contains walnuts and wheat. Keep refrigerated in a clean covered container and use clean utensils when serving.