spicy tomato and pepper dip

Name: Spicy Tomato and Pepper Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes; 2 - green chili peppers, seeded, and finely chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) dried mint; 1/4 teaspoon(s) each paprika and chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1 teaspoon(s) tomato puree; - salt to taste; 1/4 bunch(es) parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) pomegranate molasses; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sumac

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Updated on Jun 20, 2017

This dish (ezme) is considered a salad or mezze in Turkish cuisine. This dish is commonly served with meat kebabs.

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prep time 20 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes
2 - green chili peppers, seeded, and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon each paprika and chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon tomato puree
- salt to taste
1/4 bunch parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1/2 teaspoon sumac

How To Make spicy tomato and pepper dip

Step 1

Chop peeled tomatoes, onion, garlic and parsley very finely -- may pulse in a food processor or chop by hand. Remove seeds and membrane from chilies and chop very finely until they become a textured paste.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses - mix well. Add in the pepper paste and mix until smooth.
Step 3

Add this mixture into the salad ingredients. Add salt and remaining spices, including mint, and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour - then serve.
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