Ezme

Name: Ezme
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 ripe plum tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp kosher salt

A spicy Turkish vegetable relish finely hand chopped with herbs, pomegranate molasses, and extra virgin olive oil.

20 minEasyServes 495 cal/serving

TurkishAppetizerNo-CookVeganVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 ripe plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Place 4 finely chopped ripe plum tomatoes, 1 finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a large mixing bowl.
2

Add 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to the bowl.
3

Mix everything thoroughly using a spoon until juices combine with the oil and molasses.
4

Chop the mixture lightly on a board for a fine texture, then transfer back to the bowl and serve chilled.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for Aleppo pepper in Ezme?

The entry for Ezme calls for 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes. In its place: Use sweet paprika with a small pinch of cayenne, about four parts to one.

Is Ezme low-carb?

A serving of Ezme carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many carbs are in Ezme?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 95 calories, with 2 g protein and 7 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Ezme?

Refrigerate what is left of Ezme within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Ezme?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the tomatoes drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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