Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans) Recipe
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Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)

By: GONDWANA 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 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

Directions

  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.
  2. Cook the rice over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  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 open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 234 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by GOOZOO   view full review
This comment is from the author of Persian Sabzi Polo. I apologize for not telling you what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2005 by SWEETNOTHINGS   view full review
I have a persian husband and have made this several times and have tweaked it each time and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by butterflymomma   view full review
I love Sabzi Polo! When I prepare the rice I rinse it then put it in boiling water for 5-8...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by katskitchen   view full review
Thank you so much for posting this recipe. My Persian/Iranian husband recently passed away...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by VIOSTAR   view full review
This is delicious! To answer ur question Flix..the oil is to be mixed with the rest of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by somecookin'   view full review
I've made this recipe a while ago, and I thought it was a good Persian rice dish. But, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by RG1   view full review
I made this recipe with brown rice instead of white (personal preference). It tasted great! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by KYRAROSE3   view full review
Yummy! Reminds me of the rice that my Iranian neighbors used to make for me - love the crispy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by Reza Michael   view full review
To all those that are having a hard time getting the rice from the bottom of the pot can use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by buffet1   view full review
My friend's mother used to make this, and I have looked for a long time for the recipe. ...

 

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