Green Herb and Kidney Bean Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi) from 'The New Persian Kitchen

Name: Green Herb and Kidney Bean Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi) from 'The New Persian Kitchen
Prep time: 1 d
Cook time: 1 d
Total time: 1 d
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters vegetable or chicken stock, boiling; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 5 Tbsps grapeseed oil; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 Tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 dried limes, soaked in hot water to cover for 15 minutes; 4 servings Extra-virgin olive oil, for finishing; 237 milliliters thinly sliced scallions; 4 servings Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 227 grams spinach, coarsely chopped; 397 grams package firm tofu; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

Green Herb and Kidney Bean Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi) from 'The New Persian Kitchen might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 13g of protein, 36g of fat, and Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the ground turmeric you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Filled Lemon Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 24 hours.

Instructions

Drain the tofu and cut it into 1-inch-thick slabs. Freeze until solid, about 6 hours, then defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Squeeze the tofu slices to remove excess water.

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Water

Tofu

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat.

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Oven

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the grapeseed oil, 1 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper, and the turmeric.

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Grape Seed Oil

Turmeric

Pepper

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Add the tofu and toss to coat it in the seasoning.

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Seasoning

Tofu

Spread the tofu on the baking sheet and bake for 50 minutes, flipping the slabs once halfway through. The tofu should be golden and springy.

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Spread

Tofu

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Let cool and dice.

While the tofu bakes, caramelize the onion.

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Onion

Tofu

Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, followed by the onion. Brown the onion for 10 minutes, until it starts to darken, then cook slowly over low heat for about 30 minutes, until it is dark brown and about half its original volume.

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Grape Seed Oil

Onion

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Frying Pan

Add the garlic, beans, tofu, and stock and bring to a boil; then turn down the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.

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Garlic

Beans

Stock

Tofu

Add the spinach in large handfuls, adding more as each batch wilts, then stir in the herbs and scallions. Pierce the limes and add them to the stew along with their soaking water. Simmer for 20 minutes. The herbs should be tender but still bright green. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and let the stew rest for 15 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Juice

Green Onions

Spinach

Herbs

Lime

Water

Stew

Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and serve.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil to the pan. Lightly salt 2 pounds skinless chicken breasts and legs.

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Chicken Breast