Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)
Sabzi Polo is a traditional Iranian dish often served during Nowruz, the Persian New Year, to celebrate the arrival of spring.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Basmati rice
- 1 bunch Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, coriander)
- 1 cup Fava beans
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 4 cup Water
Instructions
- Wash the rice and soak it in water for 2 hours.
- Bring a pot of water to boil and add the rice. Cook for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a separate pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until golden.
- Add the fava beans, turmeric, and saffron to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the fresh herbs and salt to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Layer the partially cooked rice on top of the herb mixture in the pot.
- Poke a few holes in the rice with the handle of a wooden spoon to allow steam to escape.
- Pour water over the rice until it is covered by about 1 inch.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Gently fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.