Kuku Sabzi
Kuku Sabzi is a Persian herb frittata bursting with parsley, cilantro, and dill, bound just lightly with eggs. Fragrant fenugreek and turmeric add earthy warmth while leeks bring gentle sweetness, yielding a tender, green slab with crisped edges. Serve warm or at room temperature for brunch, light lunch, or as a vibrant appetizer.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kuku Sabzi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Halve the leek lengthwise, then slice it thinly crosswise.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch, nonstick, broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Preheat the oven's broiler with the rack positioned in the upper third.
- 4
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add the baking powder, fenugreek, salt, and turmeric; whisk until fully combined. Fold in the parsley, cilantro, dill, and leeks. Gently stir to combine; the mixture should be mostly herbs with just enough egg to moisten.
- 5
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the herb mixture and spread it evenly in the skillet, smoothing the top. Cover and cook, without disturbing, until the bottom and edges are just set, about 8 minutes.
- 6
Uncover and broil in the preheated oven until the top and center are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Calories 217.24 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 11.17 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 8.98 g 3%
- Total Fat 16.09 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.77 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 234.01 mg High 78%
- Sodium 160.3 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.58 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 93.12 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.91 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 415.01 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 228.8 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 40.53 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 1.0 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kuku Sabzi is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Cut Leeks, Eggs, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 217.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kuku Sabzi made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Cut Leeks, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fenugreek Seeds. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kuku Sabzi?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 217.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kuku Sabzi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Kuku Sabzi healthy?
- Kuku Sabzi has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 217.24 calories and 11.17 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 160.3 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.77 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs 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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