Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew) Recipe

Ingredients

• cup canola oil, divided
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 pounds boneless chuck roast, cut into 1 -inch cubes
• 1 cups finely chopped spinach
• 1 cup finely chopped green onions (green part only)
• cup finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
• cup finely chopped cilantro
• cup finely chopped chives
• cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves
• 1 cups water, or more as needed
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 4 dried Persian limes (limoo amani), or more to taste
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns a deep golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2: Stir in the ground turmeric and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the spices to release their fragrance.

Step 3: Add the chuck roast cubes to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is coated in turmeric and browned on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 4: In a separate pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the spinach, green onions, parsley, cilantro, chives, and fenugreek leaves. Cook, stirring frequently, until the greens are dark green and well-cooked, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 5: Add the cooked spinach mixture to the beef and onion mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 6: Pour in enough water to achieve a slurry-like consistency, stirring to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add the lemon juice and stir again.

Step 7: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer the stew until the greens have softened, about 1 hour.

Step 8: Pierce the dried Persian limes with a fork and add them to the pot. Continue simmering the stew until the chuck roast becomes tender, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 9: Stir in the red kidney beans and cook for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.

Step 10: Before serving, remove and discard the dried limes.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute lamb stew meat for the chuck roast if you prefer a different flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 344
• Total Fat: 23g (29% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 6g (29% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 52mg (17% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 226mg (10% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 19g (7% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 8g (27% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 18g (37% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 41mg (45% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 92mg (7% Daily Value)
• Iron: 4mg (22% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 326mg (7% Daily Value)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.