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    Iranian/Persian Recipes

    From kebabs to rice dishes, our library of Iranian and Persian recipes offers highlights of these Middle Eastern cuisines.

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    Healthy Iranian Persian Recipes

    Recipe #33147

    Quick Tahini Salad
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    A very quick and easy Middle Eastern salad that can be made in minutes. Sometimes I add a little cumin to this or sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the...

    Quick Tahini Salad

    By Angela Sara on July 4, 2002

    Recipe #33147

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    "A very quick and easy Middle Eastern salad that can be made in minutes. Sometimes I add a little cumin to this or sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the top."

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    Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, salt...

    11 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Afghan Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad (Salata)
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    "Salata is always light and crunchy, making it a perfect counterpoint to Afghan cuisine’s heavier dishes. Some Afghan cooks consider it a point...

    Afghan Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad (Salata)

    Recipe #435969

    Afghan Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad (Salata)

    By UmmBinat on August 25, 2010

    Recipe #435969

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    ""Salata is always light and crunchy, making it a perfect counterpoint to Afghan cuisine’s heavier dishes. Some Afghan cooks consider it a point of pride when the diced vegetables are small and uniform in size. The result reminds a little of a colorful bowl of confetti. For those in Afghanistan who can afford fresh vegetables, salata is a..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, cucumbers...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Persian Fruit Salad
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    This is a traditional fruit salad that we always serve in the summer. It is traditionally served on the holiday of Tu Be'Shvat, but we love to eat...

    Persian Fruit Salad

    Recipe #28345

    Persian Fruit Salad

    By Mirj on May 13, 2002

    Recipe #28345

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    "This is a traditional fruit salad that we always serve in the summer. It is traditionally served on the holiday of Tu Be'Shvat, but we love to eat it all summer long."

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    Ingredients: coconut, pitted dates...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Persian Kidney Beans
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    This is for the bean lovers!

    Persian Kidney Beans

    Recipe #363332

    Persian Kidney Beans

    By littlemafia on March 28, 2009

    Recipe #363332

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    "This is for the bean lovers!"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, pepper, cumin...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Persian Grapes
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    Cool, refeshing dessert

    Persian Grapes

    Recipe #428611

    Persian Grapes

    By morgainegeiser on June 4, 2010

    Recipe #428611

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    "Cool, refeshing dessert"

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    Ingredients: low-fat vanilla yogurt, red seedless grapes...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Persian Style Steamed Rice
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    Posting for ZWT6 for Iranian dishes. This is a recipe from the "The BBQ Bible" No Persian meal would be complete without rice. Here is a...

    Persian Style Steamed Rice

    Recipe #424424

    Persian Style Steamed Rice

    By diner524 on May 10, 2010

    Recipe #424424

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    "Posting for ZWT6 for Iranian dishes. This is a recipe from the "The BBQ Bible" No Persian meal would be complete without rice. Here is a simple steamed rice recipe that is great with an of the Persian kebab recipes."

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    Ingredients: salt, unsalted butter, water...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Recipe #71477

    Persian Kidney Beans
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    A great vegetarian entree, this is a little bit spicy but can be adjusted to taste. Adapted from a recipe by Molly Katzen.

    Persian Kidney Beans

    By Sue Lau on September 15, 2003

    Recipe #71477

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    "A great vegetarian entree, this is a little bit spicy but can be adjusted to taste. Adapted from a recipe by Molly Katzen."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, cumin, garlic...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:12 mins

    Total Time: 52 mins

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice
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    A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia.

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    Recipe #257813

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    By Sahtein on October 8, 2007

    Recipe #257813

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    "A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, golden raisins...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #60341

    Persian Tahdeeg (Rice and Potatoes)
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    This is my daughter Nomi's all-time favorite way to eat rice. My friend Debbie, who is married to a Persian, makes this for her every time we're...

    Persian Tahdeeg (Rice and Potatoes)

    By Mirj on April 18, 2003

    Recipe #60341

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    "This is my daughter Nomi's all-time favorite way to eat rice. My friend Debbie, who is married to a Persian, makes this for her every time we're over at their house for a meal. I figured I was going to have to learn to make this myself, since Nomi just adores this rice and asks for it every time. It's a little complicated, but gets easier each time..."

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    Ingredients: cooking oil, long grain rice...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 hrs

    Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

    Taftoon - Persian Wholemeal Flat Bread
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    Also called Nane Lavash.

    Taftoon - Persian Wholemeal Flat Bread

    Recipe #37001

    Taftoon - Persian Wholemeal Flat Bread

    By Sue Lau on August 13, 2002

    Recipe #37001

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    "Also called Nane Lavash."

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    Ingredients: oil, salt, water...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 36 mins

    Boranie Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Yogurt Dip)
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    From www.jewish-foods.com .. My husband had this at a persian restuarant and loved it. He then searched on Google and found this, so I made it for him...

    Boranie Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Yogurt Dip)

    Recipe #35940

    Boranie Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Yogurt Dip)

    By najwa on August 2, 2002

    Recipe #35940

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    "From www.jewish-foods.com .. My husband had this at a persian restuarant and loved it. He then searched on Google and found this, so I made it for him .. It's really good! Times are estimated."

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    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried mint...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Recipe #428332

    Persian Fruit Salad Desser Miveh
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    from soot food posted for zaar 6

    Persian Fruit Salad Desser Miveh

    By Dienia B. on June 3, 2010

    Recipe #428332

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    "from soot food posted for zaar 6"

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    Ingredients: dates, dried apricots, grapes...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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