Kookoo Sabzi

کوکوسبزی Kookoo sabzi is a Persian herb dish traditionally served during Nowruz (Persian New Year) celebrations. This one-pan vegetarian dish is packed with a variety of fresh herbs and just enough eggs to bind everything together. Baking it in the oven instead of frying keeps it lighter and less oily, making it a great option for the health-conscious cook. Once the herbs are cleaned and chopped, assembling and cooking this dish is quick and simple.

Kookoo Sabzi

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

-2 bunches fresh flat-leaf parsley, stems removed, chopped
-2 bunches scallions or chives (Iranian tareh), chopped
-1 bunch fresh dill, stems removed, chopped
-1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
-2 tablespoons barberries (zereshk), rinsed (available in Iranian/Persian markets)
-2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped

-1 tablespoon flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-6 large eggs
-1/3 teaspoon turmeric
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-A pinch of red pepper

-1-2  tablespoons butter
-Olive oil 

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter a medium baking dish (or grease with oil) and set it aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a fork or whisk until well blended
3. Add all the chopped herbs, barberries, walnuts, turmeric, flour, baking powder, red pepper, salt, and pepper, mix well to combine. 
4. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
5. Pour the mixture into a prepared baking dish, smoothing the top evenly.
6. Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until the center is firm. 
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting into serving-size pieces. 

Transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature with bread and mast o khiar and torshi (pickles).

Enjoy!