Red Pepper And Walnut Dip With Pomegranate Recipe

Ingredients

4 pitted dates 

3 chopped roasted red peppers 

1/2 cup pomegranate juice 

1/2 cup toasted walnuts 

1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 

Pomegranate seeds 

Toasted whole-grain pita bread 

Preparation

Soak dates in hot water until softened, about 10 minutes; drain. Pulse dates, red peppers, pomegranate juice, walnuts, and red-pepper flakes in food processor until smooth. With machine running, slowly add olive oil until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Dip can be stored in refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3 days. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve with pita bread.