Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Kuku sabzi is a classic Persian herb frittata that's easy and delicious. This dish is made with lots of herbs, ideal for anyone looking to increase their intake of greens!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup Parsley chopped
- 1 cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 cup Fresh dill chopped
- 1 Leek chopped, only the green part
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tbsp All purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Walnuts optional
- 1/3 cup Barberries optional
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Place the chopped parsley, cilantro, dill, and leek in a large bowl. Add in the eggs, followed by salt, pepper, and turmeric. Mix to combine, and make sure all the ingredients are sticking together. If the mixture isn't sticking together, add another egg.
- If desired, add in the chopped walnuts and barberries and give it a stir.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large (10 to 12 inches) nonstick pan over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, transfer the kuku batter into the pan and spread evenly using a spoon or rubber spatula.
- Place a few pieces of kitchen paper towel on the pan and top with the lid. Let it cook undisturbed for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and paper towel, and check to see if the surface of the kuku is dry. If so, carefully place a large plate on the pan and flip the kuku.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Transfer the kuku to the pan and cook on the other side for another 10-15 minutes. There is no need to cover the pan.
- Transfer to a serving plate and slice before serving.
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Notes
- You can use a smaller pan for thicker kuku, but I like mine pretty thin so I use a larger pan.
- The amount of eggs used in this recipe depends on the size of the eggs. You need enough eggs so that all the herbs are smothered with the egg and are sticking together. Don't use too much egg, as the frittata should stay green and not yellow.
- If you are not comfortable with flipping the kuku, you can spoon the mixture into the oil using about two tablespoons per patty. Cook each side for 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 6People | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2034IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg