Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh)
Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh) is a thick, comforting bowl layered with earthy legumes, tender noodles, and a bright bouquet of spinach, parsley, cilantro, and mint. Turmeric, caramelized onions, and tangy kashk or yogurt round out the flavors for a rich, aromatic finish. Serve it warm for a cozy dinner or a nourishing lunch, especially on cool evenings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Thinly slice 2 onions. In a large pot over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons oil and ghee. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add the minced garlic cloves and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon dried mint, 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric, and salt. Pour in 8 1/2 cups water, then add the chickpeas, pinto beans, and lentils.
- 2
Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Stir in the spinach, parsley, and cilantro. Return to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons dried mint and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir the mint into the soup. Season the soup to taste.
- 4
In a small bowl, stir together the flour and 1/3 cup water; add to the soup. Increase the heat to medium. Add the reshteh and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and the soup has thickened, about 12 minutes.
- 5
For the toppers, slice the remaining onion. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and cook 1 minute more. Transfer the onion mixture to a plate.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the minced garlic bulb into the skillet and cook, adding more oil as needed, until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes. Transfer the garlic to a bowl. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons dried mint and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sautéed mint to a bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the kashk and the remaining 1/2 cup water.
- 7
Notes
- 8
Top each serving of soup with the sautéed onion, crispy garlic, and fried mint; drizzle with the kashk mixture. Reshteh: Look for these thin flour noodles in Persian or Middle Eastern groceries—or use fettuccine and add 1/2 teaspoon salt in Step 3. Ghee: A type of clarified butter commonly used in Middle Eastern and South Asian cooking; you can substitute butter if you don’t have ghee.
- Calories 635.21 kcal High 32%
- Protein 17.23 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 85.57 g 31%
- Total Fat 27.76 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 6.37 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.97 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 596.42 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 20.37 g Good Source 73%
- Total Sugars 18.17 g --
- Added Sugars 15.62 g High 31%
- Calcium 266.71 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 9.25 mg Good Source 51%
- Potassium 1390.11 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 117.14 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 34.55 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh) is a Persian dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chopped Spinach, Crunchy Chickpeas, and Dried Mint. Each serving provides about 635.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh)?
- It is a Persian stew recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh) made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chopped Spinach, Crunchy Chickpeas, Dried Mint, Fettuccine Pasta. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh)?
- Explore these Persian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh)?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 635.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh) healthy?
- Persian Herb and Noodle Stew (Ash Reshteh) has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 635.21 calories and 17.23 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 596.42 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.37 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 15.62 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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