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Iranian Rice

Iranian Rice — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home.

15 min3 serveseasy

Iranian Rice — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home. This Middle Eastern main is sized for 3 and comes together in about 15 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

512

kcal

19g

Protein

38g

Carbs

7g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • parsley1 large
  • bulgur1 large
  • chickpeas1 large
  • mint250 g
  • chicken2 cloves
  • cumin1 cup
  • lemon2
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for iranian rice and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Iranian Rice take to cook?
Total time is about 15 minutes for 3 servings.
Is Iranian Rice vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are parsley, bulgur, chickpeas.