Khoresh Gheymeh or Persian Yellow Split Pea Stew is a common traditional stew in Iranian cuisine. It is served over beautiful serving of Basmati rice. The name for this meal in Farsi is Khoresh Gheymeh. Gheymeh is most definitely on our favorite Persian foods list. The spice profile of Gheymeh includes many delicious elements including…
Weekly Healthy Recipes
Coconut Energy Balls
These Coconut Energy Balls are a no bake, satisfying, protein-packed snack to boost you until the next healthy meal. They are also gluten free and vegan!
Kookoo Sabzi | Quiche Muffins
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!
Green Goddess Smoothie with Ginger and Lime
This Green Goddess Smoothie is loaded with immune-boosting vitamins and plant-based proteins. It can be made as a fresh juice or blended with ice as a refreshing cold smoothie. The tangy-sweet flavor of ginger-lime smoothies is one of our favorite blends.
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.
Khoresht Karafs | Persian Celery Stew
Persian Celery Stew is a traditional Iranian dish served with rice. It is a veggie-heavy dish loaded with celery and herbs, normally is made with beef or lamb. In the traditional form, it takes hours to braise and simmer. Our modern version cuts out the meat while retaining delicious flavors. The Farsi word for celery…
Easy Greek Meatballs
Are you ready for simple yet mouth-wateringly delicious and still good for you meatballs? With only 5 ingredients, these Easy Greek Meatballs come together in a snap. Enjoy them as a side to your lunch, throw them in pasta sauce, or eat them plain as a snack.
Carrot Scones
Homemade scones with shredded carrots and tahini are a perfect treat! These carrot scones are lower in sugar than most breakfast-baked goods and have flavors inspired by Persian cuisine.
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…
Vegan Moroccan Stew
Vegan Moroccan Stew is a delicious, nutritious, soup made with chickpeas in the Instant Pot. This stew has good protein and fiber thanks to the chickpeas and the spinach, along with loads of vitamins and minerals. This delicious, well-balanced soup even tastes better the next day. Let’s face it, the cook once, eat for days…
