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Kuku Sabzi Persian Frittata
Kuku Sabzi is a fluffy omelet-style dish with spinach, herbs and nuts. Check our video to make this Persian frittata in just over 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 177 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Persian
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh spinach (chopped or baby spinach leaves)
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 5 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 1/2 cups cilantro chopped (2 bunches typically, stems removed)
- 1 1/2 cups parsley chopped (2 bunches typically, stems removed)
- 1/2 cup Dill chopped (1 bunch typically, stems removed)
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 tbsp raisins (golden sultanas preferred)
- 1 tbsp fenugreek leaves
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- In an oven proof skillet over medium heat add 2 tablespoons of the oil. After a minute add the onion and cook for 8 minutes until translucent. Top with spinach and turn to cook for 2 minutes. Remove cooked onion and spinach from pan and set aside to cool. Discard any water left in the skillet.
- Meanwhile chop herbs using sharp knife (do not use food processor, it releases too much water) and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk the eggs and add the herbs, walnuts, raisins, fenugreek, pepper, salt, turmeric and baking powder. Fold in the cooled onion and spinach (Note 1).
- Wipe out the skillet and add remaining 3 tablespoon of the oil over medium high heat. When oil shimmers slightly, carefully add the herb egg mixture, and using a rubber spatula, pat down for an even top.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, until just about set. Center will still be a little jiggly. Carefully run rubber spatula around rim to loosen. Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes to set and be ever so slightly light brown.
- Serve warm or cold as is or with lavash bread, yogurt or cheese.
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Notes
- This mixture will be very thick, unlike a loose frittata or omelet mixture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
370mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4213IU
(84%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4213IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.