Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1
Scrumptious Persian Sabzi Polo with Fava Beans recipe
in Rice

Prep

2 hrs

Cook

70 min

Ready In

2 hrs 10 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 cups water
4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 bunch fresh dill , chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley , chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro , chopped
2 cups fresh or frozen fava beans
ground turmeric to taste
ground cinnamon to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
490
Sugar
2g
Fat
9g
Persian Sabzi Polo is a popular rice dish in Iran, often served at special occasions like weddings and Nowruz (Persian New Year). It's made with a blend of fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and cilantro, and usually includes another ingredient like fava beans or lima beans. The herbs give it a fragrant and refreshing taste, while the beans add some variety and texture to the dish. Whether you're familiar with Persian cuisine or looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Instructions

1.Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear and soak it in 6 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of salt for at least 2 hours.
2.In a large pot, bring 12 cups of water to a boil and add the rice with its soaking water. Cook until the rice is parboiled but still slightly firm, about 10 to 12 minutes, then drain in a colander.
3.In a medium pan, sauté the fava beans in 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil until they are slightly browned. Set aside.
4.In a large pan, pour 1/2 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and add a layer of parboiled rice. Add a layer of chopped herbs and fava beans on top of the rice, and sprinkle with turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used up.
5.Place the pan over medium heat, cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat to very low, place a clean dish towel over the lid and cook for another 60 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is a great way to incorporate herbs and beans into your diet, and it has a warm and comforting taste.
It’s also vegetarian and vegan friendly.

CONS

The cooking time is quite long, but it’s worth it for the delicious end result.
The ingredients may not be easy to find in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is full of herbs like dill, parsley, and cilantro, which are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Fava beans are also packed with protein, fiber, and iron, and have been linked to promoting heart health and reducing cholesterol.

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