GhormehSabzi

GhormehSabzi.json

{
    "id": "ghormeh-sabzi-01",
    "name": "Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)",
    "description": "Soul-warming Ghormeh Sabzi is a Persian herb stew loaded with dried limes, fresh herbs, and spinach, simmered in a pot with chunks of tender beef or lamb and red kidney beans. It's perfect served with fluffy basmati rice or tahdig, and it is such a warm and cozy bowl of food!",
    "thumbnail_url": "https://littlespicejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ghormeh-Sabzi-4.jpg",
    "prep_time_minutes": 30,
    "cook_time_minutes": 190,
    "servings": "6-8",
    "difficulty": "medium",
    "cuisine": "persian",
    "tags": ["stew", "persian", "herbs", "beef", "lamb", "beans", "comfort food"],
    "ingredients": [
        {
            "name": "yellow onion",
            "amount": 1,
            "unit": "large",
            "notes": "chopped"
        },
        {
            "name": "olive oil",
            "amount": 6,
            "unit": "tablespoons"
        },
        {
            "name": "garlic",
            "amount": 5,
            "unit": "cloves",
            "notes": "minced"
        },
        {
            "name": "kosher salt",
            "amount": 1,
            "unit": "teaspoon"
        },
        {
            "name": "ground turmeric",
            "amount": 1,
            "unit": "teaspoon"
        },
        {
            "name": "black pepper",
            "amount": 1,
            "unit": "teaspoon"
        },
        {
            "name": "beef stew meat",
            "amount": 1.5,
            "unit": "pounds",
            "notes": "in 1½-inch cubes, such as chuck or round"
        },
        {
            "name": "chicken or beef bouillon cube",
            "amount": 1,
            "notes": "optional"
        },
        {
            "name": "water",
            "amount": 4,
            "unit": "cups"
        },
        {
            "name": "dried limes (lemoo amani)",
            "amount": 5
        },
        {
            "name": "cilantro",
            "amount": 1,
            "unit": "bunch",
            "notes": "finely chopped"
        },
        {
            "name": "parsley",
            "amount": 1.5,
            "unit": "bunches",
            "notes": "finely chopped"
        },
        {
            "name": "fresh baby spinach",
            "amount": 12,
            "unit": "ounces",
            "notes": "finely chopped"
        },
        {
            "name": "green onions",
            "amount": 2,
            "unit": "bunches",
            "notes": "finely chopped"
        },
        {
            "name": "dried fenugreek",
            "amount": 2,
            "unit": "tablespoons"
        },
        {
            "name": "red kidney beans",
            "amount": 1,
            "unit": "can (15 ounce)",
            "notes": "or black eyed peas"
        },
        {
            "name": "freshly squeezed lemon juice",
            "amount": 1,
            "unit": "tablespoon"
        }
    ],
    "steps": [
        {
            "order": 1,
            "description": "In a large pot or dutch oven, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Saute the chopped onions for 5 minutes until slightly golden. Add minced garlic, ground turmeric, and black pepper, and saute for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the stew meat and let it sear evenly all over.",
            "duration_minutes": 6
        },
        {
            "order": 2,
            "description": "Brown the meat for 5-7 minutes until all sides are seared. Season with salt, add the bouillon cube and 4 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.",
            "duration_minutes": 67
        },
        {
            "order": 3,
            "description": "Poke holes in the dried limes with a fork or knife and add them to the stew. Cover the pot with a lid, leaving a small sliver to vent, and simmer for 1 hour.",
            "duration_minutes": 60,
            "tips": "Simmer on low heat for best results."
        },
        {
            "order": 4,
            "description": "When there are about 20 minutes left in the previous step, heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Saute the finely chopped cilantro, parsley, baby spinach, and green onions until most of the moisture is cooked off and the veggies are vibrant green, about 12-15 minutes. Add the dried fenugreek during the last 2 minutes of cooking.",
            "duration_minutes": 15,
            "tips": "Saute until the herbs are vibrant green and most moisture is evaporated."
        },
        {
            "order": 5,
            "description": "Add the sauteed herb mixture and drained kidney beans to the stew. If the stew looks dry, add ½ to 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook partially covered for 1 hour.",
            "duration_minutes": 60,
            "tips": "Adjust water as needed to achieve desired consistency."
        },
        {
            "order": 6,
            "description": "Remove the dried limes and set aside if serving with the stew, otherwise discard. Check if the meat is tender by piercing with a paring knife. If not, cover and cook for another 30 minutes. If tender, simmer uncovered at medium-low to thicken the stew for the last 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon as desired.",
            "duration_minutes": 15,
            "tips": "The stew should be thick and the meat very tender."
        },
        {
            "order": 7,
            "description": "Serve warm with basmati rice or tahdig and shirazi salad.",
            "duration_minutes": 0
        }
    ],
    "resources": {
        "links": [
            {
                "title": "Original Recipe",
                "url": "https://littlespicejar.com/ghormeh-sabzi/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "metadata": {
        "created_at": "2025-04-06",
        "last_updated": "2025-04-06",
        "version": "1.0"
    },
    "nutrition_info": {
        "calories_per_serving": 350,
        "protein": "35g",
        "carbohydrates": "16g",
        "fat": "18g",
        "fiber": "5g"
    },
    "author": {
        "name": "Omid Saadat"
    }
}