Turkish Chilli Dip
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Turkish Chilli Dip is a tantalizing combination of finely diced red bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, zesty red onion, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and mint. Enhanced with the warm spices of ground cumin, paprika, and a touch of chilli flakes, this no-cook dip is elevated with a drizzle of rich pomegranate molasses and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile dip pairs beautifully with warm pita, Turkish bread, or as a flavorful accompaniment to grilled meats. A must-try appetizer that brings the essence of Turkish cuisine right to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Red bell peppers
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 small Garlic cloves
- 30 grams Fresh parsley
- 10 grams Fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Pomegranate molasses
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Finely dice the red bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onion. Be sure to dice them as evenly and small as possible for the best texture.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves. Set these aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced red bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and mint.
Add the ground cumin, paprika, and chilli flakes to the mixture. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
Drizzle the olive oil and pomegranate molasses over the mixture. Add the salt and lemon juice, and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or spices to your preference.
Transfer the Turkish chili dip to a serving bowl and let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the dip with warm pita bread, Turkish bread, or as a side to grilled meats. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.0 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1254 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2366 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
