3 roasted vegetables with pomegranate molasses Recipes

you will need, roasted bell peppers( you can use jarred, if you like ), toasted walnuts ( i used a combination of pecans and walnuts... that s what i had), cumin (you can add more if you like), paprika ( or smoked ...or tomato paste), chipotle powder (or a sprinkle of chile flakes), garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar ( or pomegranate molasses, if you can find it), kosher salt to taste, olive oil ( +/-), sugar/honey, toasted whole grain bread crumbs( optional...i didn tsp use ), warm water to thin it out, place all the ingredients in a blender/food processor....except the warm water ., blend/process until fine. add more olive oil , if you like. this thins it out a bit and adds flavor as well. you can also thin out the dip by adding some warm water. blend/process again. taste and adjust seasoning. you can add more spice, seasoning or acidity according your taste. i chose not to use the bread crumbs, but the original recipe usually adds it. so feel free to do so. serve with pita chips, vegetables or even use it as a marinade for grilled meats.

smoked ham hock, olive or vegetable oil, chopped onion, garlic, minced, pork, in chunks (i ve used pork chops off the bone), chopped roasted red bell pepper (actually, a combo of red/yellow/orange is good and colorful, too), chopped mild green chiles, tomato sauce, baked beans, tomato broth with chicken or chicken broth, pomegranate molasses (pomegranate syrup), molasses, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup , to taste (optional, added before serving and not during cooking)