Persian Herb Quiche | Kookoo Sabzi (kuku sabzi)
This kookoo sabzi is an aromatic quiche filled with six different herbs and greens. It's a staple dish to celebrate the first day of Spring and the Persian New Year (Nowruz).
Servings 10
Calories 115kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon crushed saffron
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 small leek rinsed and chopped
- 1 cup chopped parsley (approximately 1 bunch)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped dill
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- 2 teaspoon dried fenugreek
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoon dried barberries zereshk*
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and adjust rack to upper-middle position.
- In a small bowl combine saffron and hot water and let steep.
- In a large bowl stir together vegetables and herbs with walnuts, barberries, flour, baking soda, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs with the saffron water. Stir eggs into the vegetable mix.
- Spray 9-inch ceramic pie dish with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture into prepared pie dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes prior to serving. Or cool completely and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: The key to this dish's flavor is to use only fresh herbs. Spinach is added in our version for more nutritional value.
Cooking Tips: *If you cannot find dried barberries (zereshk) substitute with dried cranberries or currants.
TO STORE: Store any leftover kuku in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
TO FREEZE: You can also freeze leftovers. Transfer to a resealable bag or freezer safe container and freeze for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.8g | Protein: 6.5g | Fat: 8.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 361mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 0.8g
