Baghali Polo

Baghali Polo is a traditional Persian rice dish made with dill and lima beans, commonly served during celebrations and special occasions.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Baghali Polo

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Persian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Basmati rice
• 1 cup Fresh dill
• 1 cup Frozen lima beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.
3. Add the rice to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Drain the rice and set aside.
5. In a separate pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
6. Add the lima beans and dill to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes.
7. Add the partially cooked rice to the pot and mix well.
8. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
9. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.