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12 Best Persian Recipes to Add to Your Weeknight Rotation

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By Carl Hanson March 15, 2021
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Jujeh Kabob (Persian Chicken Kabobs)
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Persian cuisine is an ancient cooking tradition that focuses on fresh herbs, rice, stews, vegetables, grilled meats, yogurt, citrus — and showcases beautifully balanced flavors and textures. And speaking of textures, Persian cuisine is also the home of tahdig — which takes the crispy crust of rice or potatoes that forms on the bottom of pans and casseroles and elevates it to an art form. With this collection, we've gathered together some of our favorite Persian recipes and Persian-inspired dishes, top-rated recipes that are simple enough to make during weeknights. Whether you're new to Persian cooking or you know and love it, these simple recipes will be great additions to your rotation.

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Kuku Sabzi

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"Kuku sabzi is a traditional Persian dish that is a herb-heavy frittata," says Ali Ramee, the recipe submitter. "The egg is really just a binder to hold all of the herbs together, it is not the main component of this dish. Serve with flatbread, yogurt, pickled onions, feta, and pomegranate seeds. It is wonderful hot, or at room temp."

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Lubia Polo (Green Bean Rice)

<p>Here's a one-pot Persian recipe featuring rice, ground beef, green beans, tomato sauce, and curry spices. "You will need a nonstick pan so you can invert the dish onto a serving platter and preserve its crisp rice crust — the tah digh," says Trina, who submitted the recipe.</p> <p>You might also like:</p>
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Here's a one-pot Persian recipe featuring rice, ground beef, green beans, tomato sauce, and curry spices. "You will need a nonstick pan so you can invert the dish onto a serving platter and preserve its crisp rice crust — the tah digh," says Trina, who submitted the recipe.

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  • Kalam Polo (Persian Cabbage and Rice)

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Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)

Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)
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Ready in less than 40 minutes. This simple Persian-style fried fish gets its unique color and flavor from ground turmeric and a pinch of saffron threads. Enjoy it with wedges of fresh limes and Seville oranges. 

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  • Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)

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Persian Herb and Cheese

<p>This simple cheese platter of fresh green herbs and crumbled cheese with flat bread is a great way to kick off a Persian-inspired meal. </p>
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This simple cheese platter of fresh green herbs and crumbled cheese with flat bread is a great way to kick off a Persian-inspired meal. 

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Persian Rice

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Rice is an essential part of a Persian meal. Here's Chef John's take on the traditional Persian rice dish. "I've posted a few fool-proof methods for cooking perfect rice," says Chef John, "but this Persian version takes the grand prize, and it's not even close for second. The beauty of this method is that it doesn't rely on any specific measurements, or even exact times. This will make some of you very nervous, but just go with it."

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  • Sabzi Polo (Green Herb Rice)
  • Reshteh Polo (Persian Noodle Rice)

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Masht-o Khiyaar (Persian Cucumber Salad with Sultanas and Walnuts)

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A refreshing cucumber and yogurt salad with toasted walnuts, plump golden raisins, and chopped fresh mint. "This is a Persian recipe and my favorite cucumber salad," says Afiyet_olson. "For best results refrigerate salad for about 1 hour."

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Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)

Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)
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Here's a Persian version of beans and rice. You'll simmer rice with fresh herbs (dill, parsley, and cilantro), spices, and fava beans. "This is a Persian dish which I often make for my husband," says GONDWANA. "It will taste much better if you use fresh herbs. It also goes very well with either fish or chicken. Hope you like it."

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Jujeh Kabob (Persian Chicken Kabobs)

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"This is a classic Persian chicken kabob that is very delicious and tasty," says Reza Michael. "Serve with roasted tomatoes, fresh onions, sliced lemons, and rice."

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Khoresht Bademjoumn

Khoresht Bademjoumn eggplant stew with shirazi salad and vegetables
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This traditional Persian eggplant stew features spiced beef, tomatoes, and chelo, a delectable rice pilaf with a crispy golden crust.  "Disclaimer: I am not Persian," says Sarah Kelly, who submitted the recipe. "This recipe my mother learned from Fatima in Tehran when we lived there in 1973. I grew up eating this dish and learned it at my mother's elbow. It was also a company dish and many people claiming to hate eggplant enjoyed this dish."

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  • Khoresht Fesenjaan (Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce)
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Iranian / Persian Salad Shirazi

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This simple salad features diced ripe tomatoes,  red onions, and cucumbers in a simple dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and herbs. "Sumac is the red bitter spice usually served for sprinkling on kebab," says Autumn Leaves, who submitted the recipe. "It's available at most Middle Eastern stores, but if you can't find it just leave it out. I like to dice the veggies very small about 1/4-inch. Serve with fresh lemon wedges."

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Grilled Fava Beans

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Toss whole fava bean pods with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic; char on a hot grill; and serve topped with more olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and mint.  "Here we're grilling whole pods until the skin is charred and the beans inside are just tender," says Chef John. Versatile fava beans shine in salads, pastas, and on pizzas.

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Vegan Apple Khoresh with Seitan

<p>Here's a vegan-inspired take on a traditional Persian chicken stew. It features chunks of seitan in place of poultry, along with thin slices of tart apples, onions, apple juice, and spices.</p>
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Here's a vegan-inspired take on a traditional Persian chicken stew. It features chunks of seitan in place of poultry, along with thin slices of tart apples, onions, apple juice, and spices.

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    1 of 12 Kuku Sabzi
    2 of 12 Lubia Polo (Green Bean Rice)
    3 of 12 Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)
    4 of 12 Persian Herb and Cheese
    5 of 12 Persian Rice
    6 of 12 Masht-o Khiyaar (Persian Cucumber Salad with Sultanas and Walnuts)
    7 of 12 Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)
    8 of 12 Jujeh Kabob (Persian Chicken Kabobs)
    9 of 12 Khoresht Bademjoumn
    10 of 12 Iranian / Persian Salad Shirazi
    11 of 12 Grilled Fava Beans
    12 of 12 Vegan Apple Khoresh with Seitan

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