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Kuku sabzi - Persian herb frittata

This Persian herb frittata (kuku sabzi) is bright and fresh in both color and flavor. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 or
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Persian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup scallions/spring onions chopped, green part included
  • ½ cup Dill finely chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • ½ cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried barberries (zereshk) (optional)
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or a little less, to taste
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil for cooking

Instructions

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  1. Note - volume/weight of herbs is the chopped leaves, with the stems the weight is at least double so bear that in mind when buying herbs. The chopping also takes a bit of time, reflected in the prep time. While you are chopping the herbs, soak the barberries in water, if using.
  2. Once all the herbs are chopped, whisk together the eggs, baking powder, salt and pepper until well mixed. Stir in the chopped herbs and drained barberries.
  3. Warm the oil in an 8in/20cm skillet/frying pan. It should be warm, but you want the heat to be low. Pour the egg-herb mixture and flatten the top. Cover the pan and cook for a few minutes until you can see it has cooked at the sides and is set most of the way through. Loosen from the pan and cover the pan with a plate. Invert the pan so the frittata goes onto the plate then slide it off the plate, with what was the top now on the bottom. Cook another couple minutes until cooked through. Remove from the heat, cut and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 245mg (82%) Sodium 407mg (17%) Potassium 476mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3045IU (61%) Vitamin C 35.7mg (40%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2or

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 245mg 82%
Sodium 407mg 17%
Potassium 476mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3045IU 61%
Vitamin C 35.7mg 40%
Calcium 154mg 15%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.