Muhammara spread

Muhammara spread is the red dip.  The beige dip is hummus I made up with extra leeks and cashews.  I'd been wanting to try Muhammara from The Vegan Table.  It's mostly roasted red bell peppers and walnuts.  The recipe called for bread crumbs, but the next time I made it, I substituted chickpeas.

It also has cumin, lemon juice (I added the zest), crushed red pepper flakes, raw garlic, and agave nectar.  It is "the bomb."

For the photo above, I made it for a baby shower.  My friend suggested putting the dips in Tostito Scoops cups.  Okay, but they got a little soggy.  Next time, I made it for a Mardi Gras party, in a bowl drizzled with olive oil, pine nuts, and chopped parsley.  I served it with raw veggies and crackers.  It was a big hit at the party and in our house!