Turkish cuisine
Ezme
A vibrant Turkish salad bursting with fresh herbs and vegetables for a refreshing lunch.
Ezme is a zesty Turkish condiment turned meal, blending mashed tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic with parsley and mint for a burst of flavor and texture. Serve it alongside grilled meats or on its own as a light yet satisfying dish.
Method
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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.
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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.
FAQ
Is «Ezme» gluten-free?
Yes. «Ezme» is a gluten-free recipe, safe for celiac disease when you use certified gluten-free products.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Ezme»?
One serving has 450 kcal, 35.1 g carbs, 7.6 g protein and 30.4 g fat. The recipe makes 2 servings.
Is «Ezme» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
Suitable for a carb-controlled diet. Carb load: умеренная. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.