Turkish Ezme — Spicy Tomato Pepper Salsa
A vibrant, chunky Turkish dip built on charred tomatoes and peppers with a fiery kick. Ready in 10 minutes, perfect for sharing with pita or vegetables.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 28
- Protein
- 1g
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Ingredients
- 4 medium roma tomatoes
- 2 large red bell pepper
- 1 whole jalapeño or hot pepper
- ¼ cup, finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
Instructions
- 1
Dice tomatoes into small chunks, discarding most seeds and excess juice.
- 2
Dice the bell pepper and jalapeño (remove seeds if you want less heat) into small pieces.
- 3
Combine tomatoes, peppers, red onion, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses in a bowl.
- 4
Stir well. Taste and add salt and pepper until it feels punchy and balanced.
- 5
Let sit for 5 minutes so flavors meld, then serve with pita, fresh vegetables, or crackers.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- medium bowl
- spoon
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