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Check out our delicious Turkish recipes! From breakfast to appetizers and main dishes, we’ve got you covered. These are healthy recipes and many of them are also vegetarian.
Turkish cuisine offers a large variety of dishes that are packed with a lot of flavor and loved by everyone. If you’re looking for new and delicious recipes to try, you’ve got to give these recipes a try!
If you’re interested in Mediterranean dishes, you’re going to love our Turkish recipes. These recipes call for wholesome ingredients and are easy to make. Like other cuisines of the Mediterranean, Turkish cuisine uses a lot of olive oil which makes it a healthy cuisine offering wonderful dishes that are not only good for you, but also are super tasty.
Is Turkish food healthy?
Turkish food is pretty much healthy since it uses a lot of olive oil and seasonal ingredients. Probiotics such as yogurt are widely used in this cuisine and vegetables are a part of every meal.
Unlike what you might have heard, Turkish cuisine offers a lot more than kebabs. There are a variety of dishes you can enjoy, many of them being naturally vegetarian or vegan.
Best Turkish recipes
Creamy Cucumber Salad With Yogurt
Creamy Cucumber Salad With Yogurt
This creamy cucumber salad is made with yogurt, which makes it lighter and healthier than salads with mayonnaise-based dressings. There's nothing difficult about this recipe: it's ready in just 10 minutes and uses common pantry samples.
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Best Doner Kebab Recipe (Beef or Lamb)
Ready to try the best doner kebab recipe? This homemade Turkish döner kebab is juicy and packed with so much flavor. With one simple technique, you can make this classic Turkish street food at home with just a few ingredients!
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Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe
This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Gozleme (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)
Gozleme recipe (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)
Gozleme is a delicious Turkish flatbread stuffed with different fillings such as potatoes and spinach. Watch the video to learn how to make this classic recipe.
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Turkish Pide Bread (Ramazan Pidesi)
Turkish pide bread is a traditional no knead flatbread that's fluffy and so easy to make. Fresh out of the oven, this bread is fluffy and perfect with some cheese.
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Turkish Ezme Recipe
Turkish sumac onions are ready in 10 minutes and make an ideal companion to a wide variety of dishes. Crispy red onions are marinated with lemon juice, sumac and herbs – all you need to add a lot of bright flavors to any dish!
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Turkish Ezme Recipe
Ezme is a classic Turkish sauce, condiment and appetizer that’s usually served on the side of kebabs with some fresh bread. It’s ready in 10 minutes and is so delicious thanks to tomatoes, peppers and herbs.
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Mercimek Koftesi – Lentil Balls (Vegan)
Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi)
Made with red lentils and bulgur, these are usually served with lettuce and herbs.
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Chicken Stew Recipe Turkish Style
This chicken stew recipe is hearty and easy to prepare. Made with tender chicken pieces and vegetables, this is a great way to infuse some Turkish flavor into your weeknight dinner routine!
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Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Turkish Style
Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Turkish Style
Roasted chicken and vegetables is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Chicken is flavored with spices and roasted on a bed of vegetables with a tasty sauce all in one dish. It's a simple classic dinner that everyone loves.
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White Bean Salad Recipe (Piyaz)
Turkish White Bean Salad
This Turkish white bean salad is ready in just 10 minutes. It's an easy and tasty side dish that pairs nicely with many Mediterranean flavors.
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Turkish Smoky Eggplant Salad
This Turkish eggplant salad is uniquely delicious. Charred eggplant and bell peppers are combined with tomatoes, herbs and spices for a delightful convergence of flavors. Like other Mediterranean salads, key ingredients include olive oil, lemon juice and sumac.
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Turkish leeks recipe (zeytinyağlı pırasa)
Turkish Braised Leeks Recipe (Zeytinyağlı Pırasa)
This Turkish leek recipe is delicious and easy to make. Leeks are braised with olive oil and then topped with a garlicky yogurt sauce, resulting in a delicious, wholesome meal ready in no time.
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Ground Beef Stew, Turkish Style
This Turkish style ground beef stew is hearty and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with vegetables and spices, this stew can be served on its own or with some rice.
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Lahmacun Turkish Pizza Recipe
Lahmacun is thin and crispy flatbread bursting with flavor. Topped with meat, parsley, peppers, tomatoes and a mixture of delicious spices, this Turkish pizza is a must-try!
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Menemen Turkish Eggs and Tomatoes Recipe
Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast recipe made with tomatoes and eggs. Learn how to make it at home with a few ingredients.
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Amerikan salatası (Russian salad)
Ensalada Rusa (Russian salad – Olivier Salad)
Here's an easy recipe for ensalada rusa – or, as many call it, Russian salad or Olivier salad. This creamy potato salad is full of vegetables and tastes great. Follow along to learn more about this popular salad and its variations.
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Easy Baked Cod Recipe Turkish Style
Turkish Baked Cod Recipe
This Turkish-style baked cod recipe is a keeper. Tender cod pieces are cooked in a delicious pepper and tomato sauce.
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Turkish Rice Pilaf with Orzo Recipe
Turkish rice pilaf with orzo is a simple side dish you can serve with almost anything. It calls for only 4 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.
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Kumpir (Turkish stuffed potatoes)
Kumpir (Turkish Stuffed Baked Potatoes)
This Turkish kumpir recipe is a must-try! Kumpir is a popular street food made with creamy baked potatoes topped with a variety of delicious toppings. This recipe is a close replica of what you can find in the streets of Istanbul and you can enjoy it at home using my easy instructions.
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Mercimek corbasi (Red Lentil Soup)
Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)
Turkish lentil soup is ready in 30 minutes and is so easy to make. You can make this healthy and delicious soup with just a handful of ingredients.
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Turkish Rice Pudding Recipe (Sutlac)
If you love light and creamy desserts, this is it. Creamy and rich with a golden top, this baked rice pudding is also gluten-free. Learn how to make this tasty dessert with this tutorial and step-by-step photos.
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Revani cake (Turkish semolina cake)
Revani (Turkish Semolina Cake)
Revani is a classic semolina cake that's easy and so delicious. Soaked in a light simple syrup, this cake is popular throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean.
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Turkish Simit Recipe
Turkish simit is a delicious sesame crusted bread that you can have for breakfast. Learn how to make traditional simit recipe at home with this step-by-step tutorial.
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Karniyarik Turkish Stuffed Eggplant
Karniyarik is a classic Turkish stuffed eggplant recipe. Delicious eggplants are stuffed with a tasty ground beef, pepper and tomatoes filling and are baked to perfection.
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Cacik Turkish Yogurt and Cucumber
Cacik is a Turkish yogurt and cucumber dish that's ready in 15 minutes and is so easy to make. You can serve it as an appetizer or side dish.
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Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Borek)
Borek is a Turkish savory crunchy pastry filled with different fillings such as cheese or potatoes. Learn how to make Turkish borek recipe by watching our step-by-step video and tutorial. They are perfect as a midday snack or for breakfast and you can make them in advance and freeze them for later.
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Turkish Bulgur Pilaf Recipe
Turkish style bulgur pilaf is a classic hearty and healthy side dish dish that is very easy to make. It’s a great alternative to rice and can be served with many dishes.
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Turkish Almond Cookies
These Turkish almond cookies are chewy and very tasty. Learn how to make cookies with almond flour and just three additional ingredients. These cookies are gluten free and super tasty!
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Baklava Recipe
Learn how to make baklava from scratch with my easy tutorial. This delicious dessert is made with flaky phyllo pastry, nuts and simple syrup. You can make this baklava recipe ahead of time and wow everyone!
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Gavurdagi (Tomato walnut salad)
Turkish Tomato Salad Gavurdagi
Turkish tomato salad made with fresh, plump tomatoes, cucumbers and crunchy walnuts is absolutely delicious. Flavored with pomegranate molasses and ready in 15 minutes, this is the perfect side dish.
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Turkish Yogurt Soup Yayla Corbasi
Turkish yogurt soup is the perfect option for a light meal. This warm yogurt soup is simple, healthy, and naturally vegetarian.
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Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)
Turkish Homemade Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)
Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices.
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Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir) with Video
An easy bulgur salad recipe that's perfect for any day. Made with bulgur, olive oil and herbs, this salad in ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Cilbir (Eggs and garlicky yogurt)
Cilbir (Turkish Eggs)
Cilbir is a delicious Turkish breakfast made with poached eggs and a flavorful yogurt sauce, ideal for a hearty brunch.
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Zucchini Fritters Recipe (Mucver)
Turkish Zucchini Fritters Recipe Mucver
Mucver or zucchini fritters is a classic Turkish dish that's ready in 30 minutes. This recipe calls for fresh zucchini and herbs and it's very simple to make.
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TURKISH SAUTEED SPINACH RECIPE
Sauteed Spinach Recipe (Turkish Style)
This is the best way to make sauteed spinach! This Turkish style spinach recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is so flavorful. Topped with yogurt sauce and spiced butter, this sauteed spinach recipe results in a tasty appetizer or side dish.
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How To Make Ayran Recipe (Yogurt Drink)
How To Make Ayran Recipe (Yogurt Drink)
Ayran or doogh is a savory yogurt drink that's made with only three ingredients. This refreshing drink is served with main dishes and is great for hydration.
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30+ Authentic Turkish Recipes
Check out our delicious authentic Turkish recipes! From breakfast to appetizers and main dishes, we've got you covered. These are healthy recipes and many of them are also vegetarian. If you're looking for new and delicious recipes to try, you've got to give these recipes a try!
Ingredients
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Instructions
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- Make ahead: You can make most of these recipes ahead of time.
- Vegetarian: Most of these Turkish recipes are vegetarian or you can easily turn them into a vegetarian meal.
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Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This roundup has my heart! I love making and eating Turkish food. Can’t wait to cook my way through these!
This is such a great round-up. I want to try all of these recipes! Thanks for sharing.
Great roundup of recipes! Thanks for giving me several weeks of great ideas for Turkish dishes. I love Unicorns in the Kitchen!
I don’t think I have ever made Turkish food at home before. I can’t wait to try some of these! 🙂
I love introducing my kids to foods from other cultures. You have made my job easier by not having to search the internet for a bunch of different recipes to try. Thank you!
Delicious orzo recipe we just love the flavors it was very good and we will make it again
This is a delicious recipe we just loved the flavors very good will make it again
Such a great round-up! A Turkish restaurant near us has pizzas they make with pide and they’re so so good. This reminds me I really need to head there for lunch again soon 🙂