Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Herb Stew
Ghormeh sabzi is a deeply aromatic Persian beef stew combining tender chuck roast and kidney beans with a rich mixture of spinach, parsley, cilantro, green onions, chives, and fenugreek. Lemon juice and dried Persian limes add a bright, pleasantly tangy counterpoint to the earthy herbs and turmeric, making it a warming, satisfying meal for a family dinner.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook2 hrs 25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Herb Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 64
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in turmeric for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 2
Add chuck cubes; cook until coated in turmeric and browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat remaining oil in a separate pot over medium heat. Add spinach, green onions, parsley, cilantro, chives, and fenugreek leaves; cook and stir until deep green, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir the spinach mixture into the onion and chuck mixture. Pour in enough water to create a slurry consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer the stew until the greens soften, about 1 hour.
- 5
Pierce dried limes with a fork; add them to the stew.
- 6
Continue simmering until the chuck is tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir in red kidney beans. Cook until the flavors combine, about 30 more minutes.
- 7
Discard the dried limes before serving.
- Calories 369.62 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 30.72 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 29.97 g 11%
- Total Fat 15.4 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.21 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.05 mg High 25%
- Sodium 276.84 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 9.84 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 8.78 g --
- Added Sugars 2.47 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 146.72 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.91 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 621.96 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 326.94 mcg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin C 42.06 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Herb Stew is made with 21 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chopped Spinach, and Chuck Roast. Each serving provides about 369.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Herb Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chopped Spinach, Chuck Roast, Dried Lime. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Herb Stew?
- About 3 hrs 10 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 369.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Herb Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Herb Stew healthy?
- Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Herb Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 369.62 calories and 30.72 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 276.84 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.21 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus 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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