Acılı Ezme Recipe (Spicy Turkish Salad Ezmesi)

Name: Acılı Ezme Recipe (Spicy Turkish Salad Ezmesi)
Prep time: 6 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 6 Yield: 4 cups (946 ml.)
Ingredients: 1 medium onion; 2 medium tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 1 red bell pepper; 1 fresno chili; ¼ cup minced parsley; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons sumac; 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Prep Time
6 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings
6 Yield: 4 cups (946 ml.)
Calories
74 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Turkish

Acılı Ezme Recipe (Spicy Turkish Salad Ezmesi)

Joelle Ward

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Swim in the Mezze-merizing flavors of ezme. Put boring side dishes out of their mezze-ry by whipping up this classic Turkish banger!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 medium onion shredded
2 medium tomatoes minced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper deseeded and minced
1 fresno chili deseeded and minced
¼ cup minced parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons sumac
2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper pul biber
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded onion, finely chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, finely chopped red bell pepper, and finely chopped Fresno chili.
Drain the minced vegetables in a wire mesh strainer, pressing it by hand to drain most of the juices.
Place the drained vegetables into a mixing bowl and add the parsley, pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil, sumac, Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Mix the ezme and serve the salad as a side dish, a mezze topping, or a flavorful topping for grilled vegetables or pita bread.

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Notes

For milder heat, remove the seeds from the Fresno chili before finely chopping it. If you prefer more spiciness, leave some or all of the seeds intact, or add some additional Aleppo pepper flakes.
Allow the Ezme salad to sit for a few minutes after mixing to allow the flavors to meld together and develop their full potential.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors may intensify over time, making it even more delicious the next day. However, you may need to drain a little of the extra liquid the veggies release as they marinate.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 210mg (9%) Potassium 209mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1394IU (28%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Yield: 4 cups (946 ml.)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	74kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	210mg	9%
Potassium	209mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1394IU	28%
Vitamin C	41mg	46%
Calcium	18mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%