Vegan Biberli
Biberli is a beloved traditional savoury flatbread from Southern Turkey and the wider Mediterranean region: a soft, thin dough topped with a rich, spicy mixture of red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and sesame seeds. This fully vegan version keeps all the bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying flavour of the original, with no meat, dairy, or animal products. It is perfect as a snack, light meal, or shared appetiser — best enjoyed warm with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
Shared by carla
Time
65 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
medium
🛒 Ingredients
- #For the Dough:
- 300g plain flour or all‑purpose flour,, 1 tsp instant dried yeast
- ½ tsp salt,, 180ml warm water,, 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sugar (to feed the yeast)
- #For the Spicy Topping:
- 2 large red bell peppers, roasted and peeled, or 150g jarred roasted peppers
- 2 ripe medium tomatoes, finely chopped or grated
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced.. 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp chilli paste or mild chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cumin,, ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano,, ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt,, 2 tbsp olive oil,, 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Fresh parsley or mint, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Make the dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add warm water and olive oil, then mix to form a soft dough. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest in a warm place for 30 minutes until slightly risen.
- 2
Prepare the topping: Blend or finely chop the roasted peppers, then mix with grated tomato, garlic, tomato paste, chilli paste, spices, salt, and olive oil into a thick, spreadable paste.
- 3
Shape: Divide the dough into 4–6 equal portions. Roll each portion out thinly into an oval or rectangle shape, about 3–4mm thick. Place on lined baking trays.
- 4
Top: Spread a generous layer of the pepper mixture evenly over each dough piece, leaving a tiny border. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- 5
Bake: Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are golden crisp and the topping is bubbling and fragrant.
- 6
Serve: Scatter with fresh herbs, cut into slices, and serve warm with lemon wedges if desired.