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    Main Dish » Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata

    Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata

    Posted On March 26, 2019 By Mirlene Last updated June 24, 2020 50 Comments

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    Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata - Elegantly served as an appetizer or a main dish. Kuku or Kookoo Sabzi is one Persian recipe dish to try. A healthy Iranian food recipe casserole that's mixed with fresh green herbs, eggs, fruits, and nuts. A delicious Sabzi recipe, a Mediterranean dish that's a MUST have on your recipe repertoire.

    Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata – Elegantly served as an appetizer or a main dish. Kuku or Kookoo Sabzi is one Persian recipe dish to try. A healthy Iranian food recipe casserole that’s mixed with fresh green herbs, eggs, fruits, and nuts. A delicious Sabzi recipe, Mediterranean dish that’s a MUST have on your recipe repertoire. 

    • Layered Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb on a black plate with fresh herbs in the background

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    Why Does This Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata Recipe Work? 

    • Fresh green herbs for Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata

    Unlike traditional frittatas, the star of this dish is not the eggs but rather the herbs that are used. It is made with less eggs, but just enough to keep the ingredients together. 

    This Persian frittata is served for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. 

    Works well lamb as part of the main dish. 

    Works well with tzatziki as an appetizer. 

    One pan dish. Therefore, no need to dirty extra dishes. 

    Healthy and is perfect for Meatless Monday. 

    Kid friendly. Even my pickiest eater had seconds, and ask me to make more from time to time. 

    What is Kuku?

    A kuku is a Persian-style frittata and is often served at Persian New Year. Sabzi means herbs (or greens), and any greens you may have on hand will satisfy the meaning. The key is to keep all of the ingredients, clean, fresh, and healthy. 

    Persian New Year or Nowruz is the way Persians celebrate the beginning of a new year and they serve this dish. 

    What Is The Difference Between Kuku And Frittata?

    The difference between Kuku and a frittata is the number of eggs that are included in the dishes. The main ingredients in Kuku are the herbs, whereas, in a frittata, the main ingredients are eggs. Similarly to frittatas, all of the ingredients are combined in one bowl, then cooked together in the oven; sometimes on the stove then transferred in the oven to bake.

    How to Make Kuku Sabzi?

    First, pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees (Baking powder not photographed). 

    • List of ingredients on a white plate showing picture of Fresh herbs, olive oil, eggs, salt and pepper, raisins, turmeric on a white plate in the picture above. second picture show the ingredients in a bowl, third picture show the ingredients in a skillet.

    Second, wash all the herbs. Once they’re washed and dried, chop the herbs very thinly and place them in a large bowl, then add all of the remaining ingredients. 

    Mix all the ingredients together and transfer the ingredients to a cast iron skillet, or oven-safe skillet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

    Allow cooling. Serve as an appetizer, breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

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    two pieces of Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata on a black plate with fresh herbs on the side.

    Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata Recipe

    Savory Thoughts
    Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata – Elegantly served as an appetizer or a main dish. Kuku or Kookoo Sabzi is one Persian recipe dish to try. A healthy Iranian food recipe casserole that’s mixed with fresh green herbs, eggs, fruits, and nuts. A delicious Sabzi recipe, a Mediterranean dish that’s a MUST have on your recipe repertoire. 
    5 from 28 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine International, Mediterranean, Persian
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 270 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup fresh cilantro
    • 1 cup fresh parsley
    • ½ cup raisins
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • 3 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder

    Instructions
     

    • First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Second, wash all the herbs. Once they’re washed and dried, chop the herbs very thinly and place them in a large bowl, then add all of the remaining ingredients.
    • Mix all the ingredients together and transfer the ingredients to a cast iron skillet, or oven-safe skillet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
    • Allow cooling. Serve as an appetizer, breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

    Notes

    Kuku Sabzi Recipe Notes:

    Kuku sabzi can also be cooked on the stove. I have never made this dish over the stove as I find baking is easier.
    Persian cuisine is very rich as it is hearty and is full of fresh ingredients. This meal is also great with lamb.  
    This dish is packed with fresh herbs which makes it high. This kuku dish is also rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. It contains healthy fats, and also provides  Vitamin K, Vitamin A, calcium, potassium, magnesium, selenium, and iron to name a few.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4PeopleCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30.5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Anita

      October 30, 2021 at 2:01 am

      My husband doesn’t like Cilantro. What other herb could I use in this recipe but still keep it authentically Persian?

      Thanks, Anita

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        November 18, 2021 at 1:57 am

        Hi Anita,
        You can substitute the cilantro with Basil.

        Reply
      • Vivian

        June 20, 2022 at 2:03 pm

        I have made this before and learned from Tehranians. They never used raisins or walnuts in theirs. I wouldn’t use basil, it’s not the right flavor for this. I would just use more parsley and dilll.

        Reply
        • Mirlene

          June 21, 2022 at 2:10 pm

          Thank you so much for your comment. Please note, the raisins and nuts are completely optional and are based on cook’s preference. We’ve had it and without the nuts and raisins. The recipe is completely adaptable. Please adjust it to make it work to your preference. The basil can add a hint of freshness and if using sweet basil, this will help to intensify the flavors. Dill has a strong robust flavor, but can work well depending on the amount that’s used. I hope you enjoy the recipe.

          Reply
    2. Helen

      September 10, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      I have used chopped Roman lettuce, fresh dill and cranberries and chopped walnuts

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        September 13, 2021 at 11:38 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    3. Anne Lawton

      June 23, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love all of the fresh herbs in this! This is perfect for the summer when there are so many fresh herbs available!

      Reply
    4. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

      June 20, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      I’m so excited to try this out! I make frittatas weekly, but I’ve never made anything like this before so I’m looking forward to changing things up!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        June 23, 2019 at 1:02 am

        That’s wonderful, Kari, I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    5. Yang

      June 20, 2019 at 3:41 am

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious! This frittata is so unique with raisins, herbs and turmeric – I don’t usually put any of these ingredients in frittata. I am so intrigued and can’t wait to try your version.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        June 23, 2019 at 1:02 am

        Thank you, Yang 🙂

        Reply
    6. Kelly

      June 18, 2019 at 12:44 am

      Oh those herbs! I can almost smell them from here. What a great breakfast.

      Reply
    7. Jori

      April 02, 2019 at 12:33 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for the origin lesson! I love finding out where and why certain foods came to be. And I appreciate how herbilicious this is!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 02, 2019 at 1:06 am

        Me too! It makes the dish even more interesting. Thank you, Jori!

        Reply
    8. Maman de sara

      April 01, 2019 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      I would like to try kuku sabzi without the raisins( just my preference). The green herbs makes this frittata unique,… let go green ?.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 02, 2019 at 1:07 am

        Go Green! Hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    9. April

      April 01, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      This Persian Herb Frittata looks amazing!! Great photo and I can imagine how tasty it is. Such a great way to start a day… every day actually! 🙂

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 02, 2019 at 1:09 am

        Thank you, April!

        Reply
    10. Lathiya

      March 31, 2019 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      I loved the name of the recipe. With such basic ingredients, this dish is the one I will try for breakfast

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 02, 2019 at 1:09 am

        Thank you, Lathiya!

        Reply
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