Persian Herb and Leek Frittata

A vibrant and aromatic Persian-style frittata loaded with fresh herbs like cilantro, dill, and parsley, combined with leeks and onions. This fragrant egg dish, known as Kuku Sabzi, is a perfect representation of Persian cuisine's love for fresh herbs.

6 servings
28 min

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium leek
  • 5 large eggs
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • cups cilantro
  • cups dill
  • cups parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a 10" skillet over medium. Cook onion and leek, stirring occasionally, until very soft but not brown, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Wipe out skillet; set aside.

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk eggs, salt, baking powder, pepper, and turmeric in a large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, mix in onion mixture, cilantro, dill, parsley, and fenugreek. (Egg mixture should look thick and very green.)

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Heat broiler. Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in reserved skillet over medium. Pour in egg mixture; spread evenly across pan with spatula. Cover and cook frittata until bottom is just set, 8-10 minutes. Uncover and broil, watching carefully, until top is set, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly, then slide out onto a platter.

    11 min