How to Make Kuku Sabzi - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most beloved traditional Persian dishes is Kuku Sabzi, a flavorful and aromatic herb frittata. This dish is commonly prepared during Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and is a staple in Persian cuisine. Kuku Sabzi is not only delicious, but it is also a nutritious dish packed with fresh herbs and vegetables.

The name "Kuku Sabzi" translates to "herb kuku," and it is made with a mixture of fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, dill, and chives, as well as fragrant spices like ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large leek
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¾ cup finely chopped fresh dill

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Slice leek in half lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch, nonstick, broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler with the rack in the upper third position.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add baking powder, fenugreek, salt, and turmeric, and whisk to thoroughly combine. Fold parsley, cilantro, dill, and leeks into eggs. Gently stir to combine; the mixture will be mostly herbs, with just enough egg to wet the mixture through.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add herb mixture and distribute evenly in the pan, smoothing the top. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until the bottom and edges are just set, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook until the top and middle is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 581mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 169mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 375mg