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Turkish Ezme—Spicy Tomato Dip 3 Ways

A vibrant Turkish chopped-tomato salsa that brings the heat and tang. Serve with creamy yogurt, tahini, and chili oil drizzles for a mezze-board showstopper.

Total time
10 min
Servings
6
Calories
85
Protein
3g
Turkish Ezme—Spicy Tomato Dip 3 Ways
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Dice tomatoes and bell pepper into small 1/4-inch pieces, removing excess seeds and juice.

  2. Step 2

    Mince red onion and parsley finely. Combine with tomatoes and peppers in a medium bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in pomegranate molasses, Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste until bright.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon ezme into a shallow serving bowl. Dollop yogurt on one side, tahini on the other.

  5. Step 5

    Drizzle chili oil across the top. Serve with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Tools you’ll need

  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • medium mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • shallow serving bowl

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