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Ezme

Vegetarian Turkish
Ezme

Ezme

Vegetarian Turkish

Servings

4-6

people

Prep Time

15

minutes

Cook Time

30

minutes

Ingredients

Everything you need to make this delicious recipe

3 LargeTomato
1 mediumRomano Pepper
1 mediumGreen Chilli
1 smallOnion
2 cloves mincedGarlic
25gParsley
2 tablespoonsRed Pepper Paste
1 tablespoonTomato Puree
2 tablespoonsPomegranate Molasses
1 tablespoonPul Biber
2 tspSumac
1 tablespoonDried Mint
60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create the perfect dish

1

step 1

2

Put the tomatoes and all of the peppers in a food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Tip out into a sieve, set over a bowl and leave to strain. Add the onions, garlic and parsley to the food processor and blitz until finely chopped, then set aside.

3

step 2

4

Add red pepper paste, tomato purée, pomegranate molasses, pul biber, sumac, dried mint and most of the extra virgin olive oil to a serving bowl and whisk well so everything comes together as a sauce. Tip in the blitzed onion mixture and the strained pepper mixture along with 1 tsp flaky sea salt . Stir well, then drizzle with the remaining extra virgin olive oil to serve.

Pro Tips & Notes

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This dish pairs beautifully with fresh herbs, a side salad, or crusty bread. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Difficulty Level

This recipe is perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. Follow the steps carefully for best results.

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