Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 pounds red peppers fresh, about 3 to 4 peppers
• 1/4 cup olive oil divided
• 1 cup walnuts shelled
• 1/2 cup scallions chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• olive oil Additional
• chopped parsley
• pita bread