persian vegetarian

10 Recipes

With a dynamic history and diverse culture, Ancient Persia has always had the best of the seasons which hugely influenced its cuisine and these flavours lend themselves very well to vegetarian meals as seen in these 10 delicious recipes.

Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

1h 5min

Persian Dill and Lima Bean Rice with Pomegranate

Persian Dill and Lima Bean Rice with Pomegranate

40min

Persian Flatbread with Herb and Walnut Dip

Persian Flatbread with Herb and Walnut Dip

2h 35min

Baked Eggs in Tomato and Lentils with Goat’s Cheese Sauce

Baked Eggs in Tomato and Lentils with Goat’s Cheese Sauce

45min

Stuffed Aubergine with Saffron Yoghurt and Pomegranate Seeds

Stuffed Aubergine with Saffron Yoghurt and Pomegranate Seeds

50min

Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup

40min

Broad Bean Vegetarian Persian Patties (Kibbeh)

Broad Bean Vegetarian Persian Patties (Kibbeh)

1h 40min

Persian Carrot and Coconut Cake

Persian Carrot and Coconut Cake

2h 20min

Sheer Berenj (Rice Pudding)

Sheer Berenj (Rice Pudding)

1h

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

35min