Turkish Vegetarian Dishes

Kısır is a classic Turkish salad made with thin bulgur wheat, tomatoes, mint, garlic, parsley, and either lemon juice or sour pomegranate molasses. Red pepper flakes are often added to the salad to make it spicier. Lemon juice is typically used in... READ MORE

Bulgur pilavı is a nutritious Turkish pilaf that is often additionally flavored with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and various spices. When the bulgur is tender and ready to consume, it is recommended to garnish it with fresh parsley. The dish ... READ MORE

Domates çorbası is a typical Turkish tomato soup featuring simple and fresh flavors. It consists of cooked or roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, flour, and water. The soup is often seasoned with salt and ground pepper, and it is t... READ MORE

Kızartma is a Turkish dish consisting of fried vegetables. Although the combination of potatoes and chili peppers is the most popular, you can also use vegetables such as eggplants and zucchinis. The vegetables are fried in oil until they become t... READ MORE

Turkish zucchini fritters are traditionally prepared with a combination of grated zucchini, flour, and eggs, while typical additions include white Turkish cheese, onions, and herbs such as parsley, dill, or mint. The fritters are usually pan-fried... READ MORE

Patlıcan salatası is a Turkish salad made with roasted eggplants as the main ingredient. It will taste slightly different in every restaurant, depending on the chef’s personal preferences. Besides roasted eggplants, the salad is usually made... READ MORE

A great example of Turkish regional cuisine, Ezogelin çorbası is a hearty, mint-flavored soup made with red lentils, bulgur, pepper paste, and various Turkish spices. The origins of this classic Turkish winter dish are attributed to an unha... READ MORE

Imam bayildi (lit. the Imam fainted) is a Turkish dish consisting of eggplants cut in a way that they look like long canoes, filled with a combination of onions, red peppers, garlic, and tomatoes. The dish is flavored with oregano, cumin, paprika,... READ MORE

Semizotu salatası is a unique Turkish salad made with purslane as the key ingredient. Purslane (Turkish: semizotu) is a wild weed filled with Omega-3 fatty acids, with a sour and slightly salty flavor and gooey texture inside its green le... READ MORE

This internationally popular, beige-colored spread is traditionally made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. People across the world love hummus for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with nut... READ MORE

This Turkish dish consists of oval-shaped patties made from a doughy mixture of boiled red lentils and bulgur. The köfte mixture is seasoned with a pinch of salt and flavored with sautéed onions, tomato paste, and a pinch of cumin. In ... READ MORE

Enginar dolmasi is a traditional dish and a type of dolma. The dish is prepared with a combination of artichokes, rice, onions, parsley, rice, tomato paste, olive oil, and seasonings. The artichokes are stuffed with a mixture of the other ingredie... READ MORE

Çoban salatası or shepherd's salad is a traditional salad that can be found throughout the country, especially during summer. It's also popular in Azerbaijanai cuisine. The salad is made with a combination of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, on... READ MORE

Barbunya pilaki is a traditional dish that's often served as meze. The dish is made with a combination of borlotti beans, tomatoes, carrots, onions, parsley, and olive oil. The beans are soaked, drained, then cooked until tender, but not mushy. Th... READ MORE

Fasulye pilaki is a traditional dish that's usually served as a meze. It's made with a combination of white or cannellini beans, onions, carrots, potatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley, and lemon juice. The beans are cooked until tender, while all t... READ MORE

Nohut dürümü is a traditional dish originating from Gaziantep. The dish is usually made with a combination of chickpeas, salt, pepper, stock, lavash flatbread, onions, parsley, sumac, lemon juice, bell peppers, paprika, and hot pepp... READ MORE

Mıcırık aşı is a traditional dish originating from Gaziantep. This stew is usually prepared with a combination of eggplants, rice, onions, tomato paste, bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and mint. The onions and garlic a... READ MORE

Zeytin salatası is a traditional dish originating from the Hatay area. This simple salad is made by cracking indigenous green Turkish olives in a copper bowl, one by one. The salad is seasoned with olive oil and pomegranate syrup. It can be served... READ MORE

Mahluta is a traditional soup hailing from Türkiye. The soup is usually made with a combination of red lentils, onions, tomato paste, rice, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. The onions are finely chopped and sautéed in olive oil... READ MORE

Zeytin piyazi is a traditional salad originating from Türkiye. It's usually made with a combination of green olives, diced tomatoes, sliced scallions, chopped parsley, lemon juice, red chili flakes, thyme, and olive oil. The ingredients are s... READ MORE