Vegan Persian Style Kookoo Sabzi (Herb Frittata)

This vegan version of traditional Persian Kookoo Sabzi is a delicious herb frittata that is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients like spinach, parsley, dill and eggs all cooked together in an aromatic blend of spices like turmeric, cumin coriander and cardamom before being baked to perfection! Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite accompaniments such as yogurt or hummus for a tasty meal any time of day!

Cooking Equipment:

• Large skillet • 8inch (20 cm) baking dish • Medium bowl • Knife/toothpick

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Cuisine:

Persian

Keywords:

Vegan, Persian, Kookoo Sabzi, Herb Frittata

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lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped

2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped

2 cups fresh dill leaves, chopped

4 eggs, lightly beaten

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) baking dish with olive oil.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened and lightly browned. Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander and cardamom and cook for another minute or two until fragrant.

Add the spinach leaves to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley and dill leaves. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs until light and fluffy then pour over the vegetables in the baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through in center when tested with a knife or toothpick. Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature with your favorite accompaniments such as yogurt or hummus. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 250; Fat – 10g; Carbohydrates – 20g; Protein – 15g; Sodium – 200mg; Fiber – 5g

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Did You Know?

Traditional Persian desserts include shirini-e berenji (rice flour cookies), sohan asali (honey and almond brittle), and faloodeh (a frozen dessert made with thin noodles and rose water).