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    Persian Spinach and Eggs - Nargesi

    Published: Mar 2, 2019 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Persian Spinach and Eggs - Nargesi is an easy dish, very nutritious and made in one pan and in no time! This breakfast recipe is full of great flavors and spices.

    If you're looking for new and exciting breakfast recipes, you should check our our recipes. We have so many recipes from Mediterranean breakfast hash to Italian baked eggs and sausage breakfast muffins, there are so many exciting ways to have breakfast everyday! This spinach eggs are one of our absolute favorites! 

    Persian Spinach and Eggs - Nargesi is an easy dish, very nutritious and made in one pan and in no time! Full of great flavors and spices, delicious indeed!

    I LOVE eggs in my food, anything that's cooked in a pan with a couple of eggs broken on top of it is right up my alley. And I also love spinach. In Iran, we use a lot of spinach in our cooking such as in stews or dips. This Persian spinach and eggs - Nargesi - is one of our family favorites. 

    What is Nargesi and what is it made of?

    Nargesi is an Iranian/Persian breakfast dish. It's mainly made with Spinach and eggs plus onions. Like many Persian dishes, the spices used in this one are salt, pepper and turmeric.

    Persian Spinach and Eggs - Nargesi is an easy dish, very nutritious and made in one pan and in no time! Full of great flavors and spices, delicious indeed!

    This recipe is perfect for breakfast and it's very simple to make.

    We sometimes add leek to it but originally it doesn't contain leek. Like many other Persian foods, this one is also made differently in each family. Some of my friends saute spinach and onion but they don't add eggs and serve it without egg. That's also as tasty. It's full of nutrients too, as spinach is a great source of iron.

    How to cook spinach with eggs

    Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute red onion and garlic until browned a bit and then add the spinach. Stir on medium low heat until spinach is wilted. Add in the egg and cover the pan with a lid. After a few minutes, remove the lid and check if the egg is cooked to your desire. Serve warm with fresh bread and some plain yogurt. 

    You can also make nargesi in the form of scrambled eggs and spinach. After adding the egg, slowly scramble it into the wilted spinach until fully cooked. 

    The only thing to note about this dish is to be careful not to burn the spinach as it cooks really fast. Therefore, it's always better to have all your ingredients at hand before you start cooking so there won't be any incidents of burnt spinach because the egg was not at hand.

    Persian spinach and eggs is packed with nutritious ingredients.

    Notes and tips to make Persian spinach and eggs

    • Make sure the spinach is clean. If using larger spinach leaves, cut them into smaller chunks. 
    • If you're worried about burning the spinach or the onions, you can saute spinach first with some olive oil, set it aside and then saute the onion and garlic until golden. Then add in the cooked spinach and stir for a few seconds, add the egg and cook. 
    • Spinach is packed with nutrients and pairing it with eggs makes it into a healthy and nutritious meal that you can have any time of the day. Read more about spinach and its benefits on BBC Good Food. 
    • You can easily make this recipe for a crowd. Use 1 ½ to 2 cups of spinach and one or two eggs per person. The more onions and garlic you use, the more flavorful nargesi will be. 

    Looking for more recipes using spinach?

    • Borani Esfenaj
    • Mediterranean Spinach Omelette

    Persian Spinach and Eggs - Nargesi

    Persian Spinach and Eggs - Nargesi is an easy dish, very nutritious and made in one pan and in no time! Full of great flavors and spices, delicious indeed!

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 small red onion (sliced)
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 ½ cup chopped spinach
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 egg
    1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
    2. Saute onion and garlic until translucent.

    3. Add spinach and saute until cooked.
    4. Add turmeric, salt and pepper.
    5. Break the egg into the pan and cover until cooked and the yolk is still soft.
    6. Serve hot with bread and possibly plain yogurt. 

    • Make sure the spinach is clean. If using larger spinach leaves, cut them into smaller chunks. 
    • If you're worried about burning the spinach or the onions, you can saute spinach first with some olive oil, set it aside and then saute the onion and garlic until golden. Then add in the cooked spinach and stir for a few seconds, add the egg and cook. 
    • Spinach is packed with nutrients and pairing it with eggs makes it into a healthy and nutritious meal that you can have any time of the day. Read more about spinach and its benefits on BBC Good Food. 
    • You can easily make this spinach and eggs recipe for a crowd. Use 1 ½ to 2 cups of spinach and one or two eggs per person. The more onions and garlic you use, the more flavorful nargesi will be. 
    Breakfast
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    Nargesi, Spinach and Eggs

     

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    1. Iwik

      November 17, 2021 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      This nutritious and oh so tasty meal is an absolute winner. So easy to prepare and the combination of spices and garlic provide a delicious start to the day. My partner took one look at it and said I’ll have some of that next time. Next time won’t be too far away.

      Reply
    2. Leiza Storhaug

      September 04, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      Hi loving your website. Excited to be making your Persian love muffins. :). Waiting for my rose water.

      Reply
    3. wilhelmina

      December 16, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      This was perfect for lunch today! It is so healthy and easy and I will be making it often!

      Reply
    4. Allison

      December 16, 2020 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and healthy! Just what I needed. Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Sara @ Life's Little Sweets

      January 18, 2016 at 12:24 am

      5 stars
      This looks so easy and delicious, I feel like I can taste how good those eggs look through the screen!

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        January 18, 2016 at 11:13 am

        Thanks Sara! Glad you like it! <3

        Reply
    6. Manju | Cooking Curies

      January 13, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      love love skillet eggs. I usually make them spicy with onions and tomatoes or with some creamed kale. This looks good!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        January 13, 2016 at 9:03 pm

        Have never tried skillet eggs with creamed kale! Sounds delicious!

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        January 13, 2016 at 9:03 pm

        Have never tried skillet eggs with creamed kale! Sound delicious!

        Reply
    7. Matt @ Plating Pixels

      January 11, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      Looks simple but super yummy and healthy! Perfect quick breakfast.

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        January 11, 2016 at 8:34 pm

        Thank you Matt! It is real quick!

        Reply
    8. Leah

      January 11, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      This recipe sounds so wonderful! How easy and healthy!

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        January 12, 2016 at 1:19 am

        We love it Leah, I hope you like it too! <3

        Reply
    9. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto

      January 11, 2016 at 11:05 am

      Looove egg skillets - I make them all the time but have yet to try the combo of red onions, spinach and turmeric! Love the addition of turmeric here and loved watching the cooking video -- I seriously NEED to start making those : ))

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        January 11, 2016 at 12:07 pm

        I'm kinda getting addicted to making videos lol! You will love the combination!

        Reply
    10. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      January 09, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Loved your video...have yet to try making on myself. This is a great brunch or light dinner recipe....love it!!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        January 09, 2016 at 11:26 pm

        It's our favorite too Gloria! Always turns out great!

        Reply

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