It is so exciting to see all the people following the blog who are new to Persian cooking! I am so happy people are interested in plant-based cooking and Persian cooking on top of that! So I wanted to go back to the basics of Persian cooking and share a recipe for making traditional Persian … Continue reading Persian Rice (Polo 101)
We are finally back in our home after living in an apartment the last 13 months, and I was so excited to start grilling, but when we pulled out the BBQ grill, it was covered in grease, fat, and leftover meat from prior Airbnb guests renting our home. Unfortunately, the grill was too disgusting to … Continue reading Vegan Beyond Beef Kabob
Between reading the news to moving across the country with 3 kids during a pandemic, I am mentally and physically drained. If you follow me on Instagram (@plant_basedpersian), you may know that my kids and I recently flew on United Airlines as we moved across the country. On the flight, the man sitting behind us … Continue reading Vegan Egg and Potatoes
I love the smell of rosewater and cardamom. These cookies do not last very long in our home. My son gives it "5 thumbs up." The best part (for me) is that they are vegan and gluten-free (made with rice flour). I tested negative for Celiac disease, but when I cut gluten from my diet, … Continue reading Vegan Cardamom Rosewater Rice Cookies
KooKoo Sabzi is one of my favorite dishes to eat. It can be made into a sandwich with fixin's or eaten alone (similar to a frittata). I love it wrapped in warm lavash bread along side a bowl of Persian Ash-e-Reshteh. It is delicious and flavorful. Traditionally, KooKoo Sabzi is made with eggs. My mom … Continue reading Vegan KooKoo Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
We are excited to share our first recipe on our blog - Salad Olivieh. It is simple, delicious, and a great lunch option for kids. I grew up eating Salad Olivieh, but traditional Salad Olivieh has eggs and chicken. It is exciting to create a plant-based version that I can enjoy again and share with … Continue reading Vegan Salad Olivieh (Persian Chick’n Salad)
