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Herbaceous Iranian Kuku Sabzi with Walnuts and Barberries

Name: Herbaceous Iranian Kuku Sabzi with Walnuts and Barberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1 cup fresh chives or scallions, chopped; 5 large eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 cup dried barberries, soaked and drained; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil

This vibrant Persian frittata, known as Kuku Sabzi, is packed with fresh herbs, tangy barberries, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a light meal or as a starter.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 16, 2025

Herbaceous Iranian Kuku Sabzi with Walnuts and Barberries — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Herb Mixture

Egg Mixture

Fillings

For Cooking

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 185 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Carbs: 6.3 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1107 kcal
Protein: 48 g
Carbs: 38 g
Fat: 90 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups fresh parsley chopped	44	4	8	1	4
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped	25	2	4	1	2
1 cup fresh dill chopped	10	1	2	0	1
1 cup fresh chives or scallions chopped	32	2	7	0	2
5 large eggs	390	34	2	28	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon ground black pepper	6	0	1	0	0
1 teaspoon turmeric	8	0	1	0	0
1/4 cup dried barberries soaked and drained	36	0	9	0	1
1/4 cup walnuts chopped	196	5	4	20	2
3 tablespoons olive oil	360	0	0	40	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Herb Mixture

1
Wash and Dry Herbs
Thoroughly wash and dry all herbs.
Tip: Ensure the herbs are completely dry to maintain the texture of the frittata.
2
Chop the Herbs
Finely chop parsley, cilantro, dill, and chives.
3
Combine Herbs
Combine all chopped herbs in a large mixing bowl.

Preparing the Egg Mixture

1
Beat the Eggs
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
2
Season Eggs
Add salt, black pepper, and turmeric to the eggs, mixing thoroughly.
3
Add Fillings
Stir the soaked barberries and chopped walnuts into the egg mixture.
Tip: Adjust the herb ratios to your preference for a personalized flavor.

How to Make Herbaceous Iranian Kuku Sabzi with Walnuts and Barberries

Total time: 1 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the egg mixture into the prepared herbs until evenly combined.
2
Heat the Pan
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
3
Cook the Frittata
Pour the herb and egg mixture into the skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula.