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Рецепт A POM Perfect Thanksgiving Appetizer. Muhummara, Hummus' Kissin' Cousin.
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Ингредиенты
- In a dry pan toast 1 cup of California Walnut pieces
- When they're nice and toasty, save a few out for sprinkling across the top of the muhummara and toss the rest into the food processor along with:
- 2 Tbs of olive oil
- 1 Tbs of tomato paste
- 2 Tbs of pomegranate molasses
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of kosher salt
View Full Recipe at The Colors Of Indian Cooking
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 288g | |
| Calories 1268 | |
| Calories from Fat 450 | 35% |
| Total Fat 50.49g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat 9.76g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 3008mg | 125% |
| Potassium 926mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 179.58g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 23% |
| Sugars 31.62g | 21% |
| Protein 24.98g | 40% |
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