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Ezme

Savory Ezme Dip: Fresh Flavor Bursting with Every Bite

Ezme is a vibrant Turkish dip made with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for appetizers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 4 medium tomatoes ripe and juicy
  • 1 medium onion adds sweetness and depth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 small green bell peppers or Turkish green peppers
  • 1 small red chili pepper adjust spice preference
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley fresh
For the Dressing
  • tablespoons lemon juice zesty addition
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste intense flavor
  • 1 teaspoon pepper paste biber salcasi
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses nar eksisi
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil binds ingredients
  • ½ teaspoon salt essential for flavor
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for additional heat
  • ½ teaspoon sumac adds citrusy zing
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint balances the heat

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the tomatoes, onion, green bell peppers, and red chili pepper into chunks. Grate the garlic and roughly chop the parsley.
  2. Add the prepared vegetables to a food processor along with tomato paste, pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, sumac, and dried mint. Pulse for about 15 seconds until finely chopped but still chunky.
  3. Spoon the Ezme dip onto a serving plate, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and serve.
  4. Optional: Serve with warm pita bread or crunchy veggies for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables, and let the dip chill for enhanced taste.

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