Roasted Red Pepper Dip
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses*
- 1 tablespoon robust-flavored (dark) molasses
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- *A thick pomegranate syrup, available at Middle Eastern markets and at some supermarkets.
- Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
- Enclose in paper bag.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Peel, seed and coarsely chop peppers.
- Transfer peppers to processor.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and saute until tender and golden, about 6 minutes.
- Add ground cumin and minced garlic; stir 1 minute.
- Transfer onion mixture to processor with bell peppers.
- Add pomegranate molasses, dark molasses and cayenne pepper.
- Using on/off turns, process until coarse puree forms.
- Season red pepper dip to taste with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day to blend flavors.
red bell peppers, olive oil, onion, ground cumin, garlic, pomegranate molasses, robustflavored, cayenne pepper, pomegranate syrup
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-red-pepper-dip-103600 (may not work)