Persian
Persian Herb & Kidney Bean Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)
Fragrant Persian stew packed with sautéed parsley, cilantro, fenugreek, and kidney beans.
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
The good part
Fragrant Persian stew packed with sautéed parsley, cilantro, fenugreek, and kidney beans.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried kidney beans, soaked and cooked
- 2 bunches parsley, finely chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp dried fenugreek
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 dried limes (limoo amani), pierced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Basmati rice
Make
Method
- 01Sauté the fresh parsley, cilantro, and scallions in olive oil for 15 minutes until dark green and fragrant.
- 02In a separate pot, cook diced onion with turmeric until golden.
- 03Add the cooked herbs, kidney beans, pierced dried limes, dried fenugreek, and broth.
- 04Simmer uncovered on low heat for 45 minutes until deep, rich, and flavorful.
- 05Serve with fragrant Persian saffron basmati rice.
Keep cooking
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