Ezme — Turkish Spicy Pepper & Tomato Dip
A bright, raw Turkish salsa built on charred peppers, fresh tomatoes, and a kick of chili. Serve this vibrant dip with pita, hummus, falafel, and olives for an instant mezze spread.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 35
- Protein
- 1g
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Ingredients
- 2 medium red bell peppers, finely diced
- 3 medium tomatoes, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, minced
- 1 medium fresh red chili, minced (or 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Dice the red peppers and tomatoes into small, even pieces — aim for pea-sized chunks.
- 2
Mince the red onion and fresh chili as fine as you can; aim for tiny flecks.
- 3
Combine peppers, tomatoes, onion, and chili in a bowl.
- 4
Squeeze in the lemon juice and add a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- 5
Stir in the chopped parsley and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning. Let sit 5 minutes for flavors to meld, then serve.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- mixing bowl
- spoon
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