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Yapay Yemek

Roasted Pepper Ezme

A staple meze that combines the smoky flavor of roasted peppers with walnuts and spices.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
120
Level
Easy
Heat
Medium heat
Region
Anatolia
Roasted Pepper Ezme
Shopping list
Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 4 red bell peppers
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 bunch parsley

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Roast the red peppers in the oven or on the stove.

  2. 2

    Peel the skins of the roasted peppers and remove the seeds.

  3. 3

    Finely chop the peppers, onion, and garlic with a knife.

  4. 4

    Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl with olive oil and pomegranate molasses.

  5. 5

    Add finely chopped parsley, mix well, and transfer to a serving plate.

Note. If you put the peppers in a bag for 10 minutes after roasting, the skins will peel off much more easily.

Questions

Can I make it without roasting the peppers?

Roasting is the key element that gives the ezme its smoky taste, so it is highly recommended.

How long can it be stored?

It stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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