Ezme Recipe
Spicy Turkish-style dip made with walnuts and herbs.
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Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Walnuts
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Allow them to cool.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the tomatoes, green bell pepper, and red onion. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- 3
Add Herbs
Chop the parsley and mint leaves, then add them to the bowl with the chopped vegetables.
- 4
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the cooled walnuts, red pepper flakes, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Combine and Mix
Add the blended walnut mixture to the bowl with the chopped vegetables and herbs. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- 6
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the ezme and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice as needed.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the ezme to a serving bowl and drizzle with a bit more olive oil. Serve with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
