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Kookoo Sabzi

Kookoo Sabzi

Kookoo Sabzi is an Iranian egg dish featuring vibrant herbs like dill, cilantro, and parsley, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Comfort Dinners
Cuisine: Iranian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Herb Mixture
  • 1 cup fresh dill
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup garlic chives or spring onion
Egg Mixture
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup barberries (optional)
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • separate bowl
  • non-stick skillet
  • lid

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mix the fresh dill, cilantro, parsley, and garlic chives until well distributed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, walnuts, barberries, fenugreek, salt, pepper, turmeric, paprika, and cornstarch until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold the herb mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until evenly combined.
  4. In a non-stick skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. Pour the combined batter into the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the edges are set.
  6. Carefully flip the Kookoo Sabzi onto a large plate, then slide it back into the pan to firm up the bottom for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  7. Allow the Kookoo Sabzi to cool for a few minutes before slicing it into wedges.
  8. Serve your Kookoo Sabzi garnished with additional walnuts and barberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra creaminess, consider topping with a dollop of yogurt.

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