Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans) Recipe). This is a Persian dish which I often make for my husband. It will taste much better if you use fresh herbs. It also goes very well with either fish or chicken. Hope you like it.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans) Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water

4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ cup water

1 bunch fresh dill

chopped

1 bunch fresh parsley

chopped

1 bunch fresh cilantro

chopped

2 cups fresh or frozen fava beans

ground turmeric to taste

ground cinnamon to taste

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

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Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan bring water to a boil. Rinse rice; stir into boiling water. Boil just until rice rises to the surface of the water. Drain rice and return it to the saucepan. Stir in the oil and water. Mix in the dill parsley cilantro fava beans turmeric cinnamon salt and pepper.

Step 2

Cook the rice over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes. Note: It's normal to end up with crispy rice (called Tadig) on the bottom of the pot after cooking; it's delicious.

Nutritional Information

Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 233.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 44.7g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 3.1g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 697.2IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 91.2mcg 23%

Calcium: 31mg 3%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 20.7mg 7%

Potassium: 103.1mg 3%

Sodium: 214.1mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 28.3

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.