Kookoo Sabzi ba Mast-o Khiar

Name: Kookoo Sabzi ba Mast-o Khiar
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1.5 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped); 1 cup fresh dill (finely chopped); 1 cup green onions (thinly sliced (white and green parts)); 0.5 cup walnuts (chopped); 0.25 cup dried barberries (rinsed); 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 cucumber (large, peeled, seeded, and diced); 0.25 cup fresh mint (chopped); 1 whole Barbari bread (warmed)

A vibrant and aromatic Persian herb frittata, packed with fresh parsley, cilantro, dill, and green onions, studded with walnuts and barberries, served with a cooling cucumber yogurt dip and warmed Barbari bread.

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Persian
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Vegetarian
Pescatarian
High-Protein

Ingredients

8 large eggs
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1.5 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
1 cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
1 cup green onions (thinly sliced (white and green parts))
0.5 cup walnuts (chopped)
0.25 cup dried barberries (rinsed)
0.25 cup vegetable oil
2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cucumber (large, peeled, seeded, and diced)
0.25 cup fresh mint (chopped)
1 whole Barbari bread (warmed)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch oven-safe skillet or baking dish with vegetable oil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs. Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Stir in the finely chopped fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh dill, thinly sliced green onions, chopped walnuts, and rinsed dried barberries. Mix thoroughly until all herbs are evenly distributed in the egg mixture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared skillet or baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the kookoo is set in the center and lightly golden brown on top. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
While the Kookoo Sabzi bakes, prepare the Mast-o Khiar: In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, and chopped fresh mint. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
Once baked, let the Kookoo Sabzi cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature with the Mast-o Khiar and warmed Barbari bread.

Notes

Kookoo Sabzi can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it excellent for leftovers or lunch. For extra richness, you can briefly pan-fry the kookoo in a little oil on the stovetop for a crispy bottom before baking.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 500
Protein: 28.5 g
Carbohydrates: 45.1 g
Fat: 24.3 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
Sugar: 7 g
Cholesterol: 300 mg