Kookoo Sabzi (Fresh Herb Frittata)

Kookoo Sabzi (Fresh Herb Frittata)

by Louis Adams 1 year ago
5 (1)
25 minutes
238.3 kcal
6.7 g carbs
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Description

The bunches upon bunches of green herbs that take over our kitchen table on a regular basis are mixed here with a few eggs and spices for a fragrant, fresh, and vibrant kookoo sabzi. Use this recipe as a guide for all the greens and spices that can be thrown in.

Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup fresh barberries
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, tough stems trimmed
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, tough stems trimmed
  • 1 bunch fresh dill, tough stems trimmed
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
  • ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal®)
  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground saffron
  • ¼ teaspoon ground Damask rose petals
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 large eggs, or more as needed
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
  1. 1. Soak barberries in water to cover for 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2. Pulse Swiss chard, parsley, cilantro, and dill together in a food processor, working in batches, until finely chopped but not mushy. Place into a large bowl with barberries, walnuts, garlic, salt, fenugreek, tarragon, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron, rose petals, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Add 6 eggs and mix well to combine; the batter should have the consistency of thick yogurt or soft serve ice cream. If it doesn't, add more eggs, 1 at a time, and mix to combine.
  3. 3. Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in a large (10- or 12-inch) nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add batter and spread evenly. Cover with a lid and cook kookoo until oil starts to bubble along the sides, about 3 minutes. Cover and cook until it starts to set and the bottom is browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4. Cut the kookoo evenly into 4 large pieces and use a wide spatula to flip each piece over, 1 at a time. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil in between the cuts, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, uncovered, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Cut into desired pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 servings
calories: 238.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 6.7 g
protein: 7.6 g
saturated fat: 3.4 g
cholesterol: 139.5 mg
sodium: 488.3 mg
fiber: 2.6 g
sugar: 1.8 g