Kookoo sabzi is a traditional Persian appetizer or light lunch. Kookoo is the term used in the Persian language to describe an egg-based, quiche-type dish. Sabzi is Farsi for fresh herbs. My recipe today takes the essence of the traditional kookoo sabzi and converts it into a nutritious, light herb muffin!
Healthy Appetizer Recipes
Quick, healthy appetizer recipes for the whole family.
These healthy appetizer recipes feature Butternut Squash Dip, Crispy Baked Shrimp, and Healthy Spinach Pie (Healthy Spanakopita).
Baked Breaded Shrimp
Baked Breaded Shrimp is a crunchy, delicious shrimp that is both fun to make and fun to eat. The secret ingredient is corn flakes, which add great flavor and color to these baked shrimp. Baking shrimp instead of frying gives these shrimp a perfect crunch without the fat from frying.
Grilled Balsamic Cauliflower Steaks
Balsamic Cauliflower Steaks is a fun recipe that all the vegetarians in your life will appreciate. Even so, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this tasty grilled veggie dish. Filling your plate with veggies with a side of healthy carbs and protein is a solid strategy for healthy, clean eating. This recipe…
Sabzi Khordan | Persian Herb Appetizer
“Sabzi Khordan” means “edible greens” in Farsi. A big platter of edible greens, namely fresh herbs, complete with stems attached, is the cornerstone starter of meals in Persian cuisine. Sabzi comes from the word ‘sabz’ which means green in the Farsi language. “Sabzi” translates literally as greens that you can eat, namely fresh herbs. Khordan…
Persian Yogurt Dip | Mast O Khiar
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
It’s easy to make fresh, baked corn tortilla chips right at home. Store-bought and restaurant tortilla chips are more than likely deep-fried. To make them at home simply slice up your favorite corn tortillas, add spray oil, salt, and spices. Healthier chips will be at your fingertips and ready for salsa, guacamole, or chip strips…
Instant Pot Persian Cream of Barley Soup | Soup eh Joe
I’m excited to share our recipe for Instant Pot Persian Cream of Barley Soup, also known as Soup eh Joe. This basic soup is Persian comfort food at its finest. It’s our version of chicken noodle soup, often made when someone in the family is feeling under the weather. The first time I had this…
Easy Homemade Hummus
Hummus is so good! Homemade hummus is even better. It’s easier than you might think to make hummus from scratch. I’ve done it so often that I can whip some up mornings so we can pack hummus in school and work lunches to go. I’m a big fan of chickpeas because they are a great…
Edamame Corn Cakes
Edamame corn cakes are high in protein and fiber as well as naturally gluten-free. With the addition of a poached egg on top, this power snack also serves as a nutritious mini-meal. Edamame beans are young soybeans. Soybeans/edamame can be found fresh in produce sections, either as a whole bean in the shell or pre-shelled…
Light Meyer Lemon Egg Salad
Light and Lemony Meyer Lemon Egg Salad is a great salad for picnics, beach days, and lazy summer days. This recipe has 3 basic ingredients – eggs, yogurt, and olive oil. We have Meyer lemon infused olive oil from a specialty oils and vinegar shop. Assuming you don’t have the luxury of such olive oil…
