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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Appetizers, Snacks, and Sides

    Pumpkin, Feta, Chili & Onion Turkish Pide

    Published: Feb 28, 2011 · Updated: Sep 28, 2020 · by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Pumpkin Feta Chili and Onion Turkish Pide
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    Pumpkin Feta Chili and Onion Turkish Pide
    Pumpkin Feta Chili and Onion Turkish Pide
    Pumpkin Feta Chili and Onion Turkish Pide
    Pumpkin Feta Chili and Onion Turkish Pide

    Pumpkin Feta Chili and Onion Turkish Pide

    Pide (pronounced pee-day), is the Turkish word for flat bread, and the same dough that is used to make the flat bread is used to make Turkish Pizza.  To make a Turkish Pizza pide dough is topped with various ingredients, such as meats or vegetables and then the sides of the dough are pulled up around the filling to form an oval shape and baked in a very hot oven.

    I've often had Turkish pizza at Mecca Bah restaurant, topped with Roast Pumpkin, Chili and Feta and it's delicious. So I was inspired to try my hand at making one at home.   While it's not a quick and easy dish that you can make for dinner after work, I think the results are worth the effort and nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread wafting throughout the house.

    Pumpkin Feta Chili and Onion Turkish Pide

    I didn't have Mecca Bah's recipe, but I remembered the components and flavours so tried to create something similar.  I found a recipe for Turkish Pide Dough and I roasted the pumpkin with allspice and cinnamon to provide that mildly sweet spiced flavour that I recalled in Mecca Bah's version. Then I topped the dough with thinly sliced onion, chili, feta and the roasted pumpkin and baked it on pizza stones.  The end result was delicious and surprisingly similar to the one I'd had at Mecca Bah.  Not bad for my first attempt, if I do say so myself.

    Have you had Turkish Pizza before?  What is your favourite topping?

    Pumpkin Feta Chili and Onion Turkish Pide

    Pumpkin Feta Chili and Onion Turkish Pide

    Pumpkin, Feta, Chili & Onion Turkish Pide

    Pide Dough recipe from SBS.com.au
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: Turkish
    Keyword: flat bread recipe, Turkish Pide, Turkish Pizza dough
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Calories: 1829kcal
    Author: Delicious Everyday
    2 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon dried yeast 2 x 7g sachets
    • pinch of caster sugar
    • 375 ml warm water
    • 480 g strong bread flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil

    TOPPING

    • 800 g of butternut pumpkin peeled and cut into cubes
    • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons of allspice
    • 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
    • 300 g of feta crumbled
    • 1 small red chili sliced
    • 1 onion peeled and finely sliced
    • 100 g of rocket leaves
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • To make the pide dough, add the yeast and sugar to a bowl and pour in 125 ml of the warm water and stir to dissolve. Set aside in a warm place for about 10 minutes until frothy.
    • Add 90g of the flour into the yeast mixture and mix with your fingers to make a sloppy paste. Sprinkle with a little more flour, then cover with a tea towel and set aside in a warm place for 30 minutes to form a ‘sponge’.
    • In a large bowl add the remaining flour and the salt and make a well in the center. Add the sponge, olive oil and remaining water. Using your fingers, mix to form a sloppy dough. The dough will be very sticky, so don't panic.
    • Transfer the dough to an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook and knead on a low speed for 10–15 minutes until very smooth and springy.
    • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, then cover with a damp tea towel and leave to rest at room temperature for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
    • Divide the dough in two and form into rounds and leave, covered, to rest for 30 minutes.
    • Take the dough and place on a lightly floured work surface. Using the heels of your hands press and flatten each piece of dough out to an oval shape. Place onto baking paper and set aside ready for the pizza topping.
    • To make the topping Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) and place the pumpkin into a roasting dish and coat with the olive oil, allspice and cinnamon and toss to combine. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft but not too golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
    • Turn your oven up as high as it will go and preheat 2 pizza stones.
    • Add the sliced onion, chili, pumpkin and feta to the middle of the pizza dough, in an oval shape. Pull up the sides of the dough and pinch together to form an oval shape with the center of the pizza open.
    • Remove the pizza stones from the oven and slide the baking paper with the pizza on top onto the pizza stone. Put the pizza stone back into the oven and bake the pizza for 20 minutes, or until golden. The time will vary depending on the maximum temperature setting of your oven, so keep an eye on it.
    • Remove from the oven and top with fresh rocket leaves to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1829kcal | Carbohydrates: 239g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 2888mg | Potassium: 2118mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 44555IU | Vitamin C: 128.7mg | Calcium: 1099mg | Iron: 7.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Karen says

      March 06, 2011 at 9:04 am

      My Turkish friend has made me lamb pide before and its great, but I love your creative filling. I never got the recipe from him so glad I have yours now 🙂
      My recent post Chinese Scallion Pancakes- Pancakes Gone Global

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      • delicieux says

        March 06, 2011 at 10:59 am

        Pides really are lovely and so much better than pizza in my opinion, and much healthier too due to the reduced amount of cheese. :)Thank you so much for your lovely comments, as always Karen. 😀

        Reply
    2. Mary says

      March 05, 2011 at 1:31 am

      This sounds like a delicious pie. It is just different enough to be really interesting. I'm relatively new to your blog and don't often comment, but I wanted you to know how much I like the food and recipes you share with your readers. I really enjoy my visits here. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        March 05, 2011 at 7:05 pm

        Thank you so much for your lovely comments Mary, it means so much to know you enjoy your time here 🙂 You've made my day actually 😀

        Reply
    3. delicieux says

      March 04, 2011 at 6:39 am

      Thanks Amee! 😀

      Reply
    4. Soma says

      March 04, 2011 at 10:00 am

      We adore Turkish food and this looks gorgeous! I have never had a butternut squash topping before.

      Reply
    5. muppy says

      March 04, 2011 at 6:29 am

      I made it and it was sooooo good! i posted about it today 🙂
      My recent post Roast Pumpkin- Caramelised Onion- Chilli and Feta Turkish Pide

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        March 04, 2011 at 6:38 am

        I'm SO glad you enjoyed it Muppy!! It's always great to know other people try my recipes and even better enjoyed them! Thanks for letting me know. 😀

        Reply
    6. amee says

      March 04, 2011 at 12:10 am

      wow! i cannot wait to try this! and the details on your photos! I can see the veins of the rocket lettuce! amazing!
      My recent post Entertaining- Texas Breakfast for 8

      Reply
    7. Stephanie says

      March 03, 2011 at 3:53 pm

      I've never had Turkish pizza but this looks great! I love the combo of flavors you used and it sounds a lot healthier than regular pizza too.
      My recent post Cheesecake Truffles

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      • delicieux says

        March 03, 2011 at 4:05 pm

        Thank you so much Stephanie 😀 Definitely a lot healthier than normal pizza as it wasn't topped with copious amounts of cheese. It was a refreshing change. The base was delicious too, my boyfriend couldn't get enough of it.

        Reply
    8. @CloudFlare says

      March 02, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      Test from CloudFlare.

      Reply
    9. Kevin (Closet Cooking) says

      March 02, 2011 at 1:34 pm

      That is a tasty sounding pizza!

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        March 02, 2011 at 3:25 pm

        Thanks Kevin. It was delicious. Definitely one I will make again 🙂

        Reply
    10. Sonia says

      March 01, 2011 at 7:58 pm

      I never have had turkish pizza ever. This is NEW to me. It looks just awesome. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
      My recent post m3-5 Flickr

      Reply
    11. Sprinkled With Flour says

      March 02, 2011 at 7:54 am

      I love all the flavors in this! It sounds so hearty and filling...and very delicious too:) Beautiful photos:)
      My recent post Chai Panna Cotta with Honey Jelly- DB Challenge

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      • delicieux says

        March 02, 2011 at 12:11 pm

        Thank you so much for you lovely comments. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Ellie says

      March 01, 2011 at 2:37 pm

      I love the topping of your pide. So refreshing.

      Reply
    13. Not Quite Nigella says

      February 28, 2011 at 8:12 pm

      Oooh this looks just like the ones that you buy! Turkish pizza actually Turkish food is such a favourite of mine! 🙂
      My recent post Adriano Zumbo- Manly

      Reply
      • delicieux says

        March 01, 2011 at 6:42 am

        Turkish food is a favourite of mine too. 😀

        Reply
    14. delicieux says

      February 28, 2011 at 9:40 am

      Hi Trudy. 🙂 Mecca Bah is well worth a visit (although I have to admit I probably haven't been in 6 months), there are some lovely vegetarian dishes on the menu. My favourites being the roast pumpkin pizza and the sweet potato falafel. The carrot salad is lovely too. I am sure you will enjoy your visit. By the way, they do yummy cocktails too!

      Reply
    15. Iron Chef Shellie says

      March 01, 2011 at 12:34 am

      wow how gorgeous!!! I love how vibrant your photos are too! Pide has been something I've been meaning to try for a while now. x
      My recent post Cooking the Books Thai Street Food by David Thompson

      Reply
    16. Iron Chef Shellie says

      March 01, 2011 at 12:34 am

      wow how gorgeous!!! I love how vibrant your photos are too! Pide has been something I've been meaning to try for a while now. x
      My recent post Cooking the Books Thai Street Food by David Thompson

      Reply
    17. Iron Chef Shellie says

      March 01, 2011 at 12:34 am

      wow how gorgeous!!! I love how vibrant your photos are too! Pide has been something I've been meaning to try for a while now. x
      My recent post Cooking the Books Thai Street Food by David Thompson

      Reply
    18. Iron Chef Shellie says

      March 01, 2011 at 12:34 am

      wow how gorgeous!!! I love how vibrant your photos are too! Pide has been something I've been meaning to try for a while now. x
      My recent post Cooking the Books Thai Street Food by David Thompson

      Reply
    19. Iron Chef Shellie says

      March 01, 2011 at 12:34 am

      wow how gorgeous!!! I love how vibrant your photos are too! Pide has been something I've been meaning to try for a while now. x
      My recent post Cooking the Books Thai Street Food by David Thompson

      Reply
    20. Iron Chef Shellie says

      March 01, 2011 at 12:34 am

      wow how gorgeous!!! I love how vibrant your photos are too! Pide has been something I've been meaning to try for a while now. x
      My recent post Cooking the Books Thai Street Food by David Thompson

      Reply
    21. Iron Chef Shellie says

      March 01, 2011 at 12:34 am

      wow how gorgeous!!! I love how vibrant your photos are too! Pide has been something I've been meaning to try for a while now. x
      My recent post Cooking the Books Thai Street Food by David Thompson

      Reply
    22. Iron Chef Shellie says

      March 01, 2011 at 12:34 am

      wow how gorgeous!!! I love how vibrant your photos are too! Pide has been something I've been meaning to try for a while now. x
      My recent post Cooking the Books Thai Street Food by David Thompson

      Reply
    23. Kulsum says

      February 28, 2011 at 10:26 pm

      we had so many quick lunches in Turkey with pide- always delicious. Specially while shopping when you want a quick thing to eat this pizza were so warming! Love your vegetarian version
      My recent post Fatteh Hummus - Its not just a dip its a meal!

      Reply
    24. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    25. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    26. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    27. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    28. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    29. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    30. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    31. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    32. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    33. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    34. Trudy~Veggie num num says

      February 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Holy cow! This looks so very good indeed, just the kind of thing we love to cook up on the weekend! I've never been to Mecca Bah but taking a little peek now I think we may have to visit and try this recipe at home very soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
      My recent post Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream

      Reply
    35. @fitterthanchoc says

      February 28, 2011 at 4:46 pm

      Yum!! I like how you made everything from scratch, and how this is healthier than the usual pizza 🙂 I would never have thought of including pumpkin in my pizza. What a great idea!
      My recent post Running in the Rain

      Reply
    36. Iron Chef Shellie says

      February 28, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      wow how gorgeous!!! I love how vibrant your photos are too! Pide has been something I've been meaning to try for a while now. x
      My recent post Cooking the Books Thai Street Food by David Thompson

      Reply
    37. muppy says

      February 28, 2011 at 9:07 am

      Yum! I'm so going to try this, I was just wondering the other day how Turkish bread is made.

      Reply

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