Description
Turkish Ezme is a vibrant and zesty sauce that embodies the essence of fresh ingredients. Bursting with flavors from firm tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and fragrant herbs, this delightful condiment elevates any dish it graces. Perfect for casual meals or elegant dinner parties, Ezme is ready in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal last-minute addition to your table. Serve it as a dip with warm pita bread, drizzle it over grilled meats, or enjoy it as a refreshing salad on its own. Its versatility and quick preparation make Turkish Ezme a must-try recipe for any food lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large tomatoes (firm and fresh)
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tsp sumac
Instructions
- Finely chop the tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add minced garlic and chopped parsley to the bowl and mix well.
- Stir in tomato paste, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, and sumac until all ingredients are well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg