Spicy Roasted Red Pepper + Walnut Dip

Healthy & festive, this Spicy Roasted Red Pepper + Walnut Dip is quick to put together and a superb party appetizer. It’s lighter than a hummus, so you don’t fill up too fast. Post-party it can be put to good use as a sandwich spread.

12 oz jar roasted red peppers with garlic, in oil (reserve oil)
1 small roasted garlic clove (from jar of red peppers)
1 cup walnuts halves, toasted (divided)
½ cup canned chickpeas
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 tsp lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon for garnish
1 tsp Whoop Ass seasoning OR (1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground turmeric, ¼ tsp cayenne, ¼ tsp pepper)
½ tsp smoked paprika
¾ tsp Kosher salt
parsley, to garnish
crackers or crostini toasts for dipping

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