Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and take it off of the heat. Cover the saucepan and let stand for 10 minutes. ***4 large eggs
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath and let them sit for at least 10 minutes before peeling. **** Set the peeled eggs aside.
For the Muhammara
- Place the peppers on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the peppers under the broiler and cook until blistered on both sides. This should take upwards of 15 minutes.10-12 cherry peppers **
- When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel and deseed the peppers. Transfer them to a food processor and add the walnuts, garlic, pomegranate molasses, tomato paste, sumac, Aleppo pepper flakes, and salt. Turn the food processor on and stream in the olive oil. Blitz until smooth.100g (3.5oz) walnut pieces, 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp sumac, 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt, 5 tbsp olive oil
- Stop the food processor and scrape down the sides. Add the breadcrumbs and blitz until integrated. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.½ cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Pita Chips
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Place the butter in a large skillet and simmer until the butter smells faintly of caramel and turns a light shade of amber.¼ cup unsalted butter
- Place the pita in the center of the baking sheet. Pour the brown butter over the pita and toss to coat. Spread the pita chips into an even layer. Sprinkle with salt and transfer to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.4 whole wheat pita, salt for sprinkling
For the Salad
- Place the garlic, olive oil, honey, salt, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 lemon, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp honey
- Place the kale, tomatoes, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss to coat.2 cups baby kale, 2 mini cucumbers, 1 cup whole cherry tomatoes
To Assemble
- Spread the muhammara on a plate and add the kale salad and hard-boiled egg. Sprinkle with pita chips, pomegranate arils, and fresh dill. Serve immediately.pomegranate arils, fresh dill
Notes
** Cherry peppers are small, mildly hot peppers. If you can't find them or would prefer a muhammara with less spice use a red bell pepper instead.
*** If you would like a runnier yolk, let your eggs stand for 7-8 minutes instead.
**** I find the longer I leave the eggs to sit in an ice bath the easier they are to peel.