With the kids back at school and me working from home, I wanted a light, simple, and flavour-packed lunch. I came across a video on Instagram for a Turkish-style Ezme dip, and while I didn’t save the recipe, I decided to recreate it from memory — and the result? Absolutely delicious!

This Ezme Turkish dish is fresh, zesty, and slightly spicy. It’s perfect for tortilla wraps, naan, or breadsticks, and takes just a few minutes to make. And it’s only 90 to 120 calories per serving.

Ingredients:

• 4 vine or salad tomatoes
• 2 tbsp of parsley
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp dried chilli flakes
• 1 tsp of sweet paprika
• Salt to taste
• Drizzle of olive oil
• 2 dessert spoons of crème fraiche

Method:

• Wash the tomatoes and roughly chop them.
• Add all ingredients to a blender: tomatoes, parsley, oregano, paprika, chilli flakes, salt, olive oil, and crème fraiche.
• Blend for about 60 seconds until you get a vibrant, slightly chunky dip. Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Serve and enjoy – Spoon your Ezme onto a plate and serve with tortilla wraps, naan, or breadsticks for dipping. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch.

 Tips for the Perfect Ezme

• If you prefer less heat, reduce the chilli flakes.
• For a creamier texture, add a little extra crème fraiche.
• This dip also works beautifully as a topping for grilled meats or falafel.

This homemade Turkish Ezme is a light, healthy, and flavour-packed lunch solution for busy days. It’s a little rebel twist on traditional dips — easy, quick, and full of freshness!