Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herbed Omelet)

Name: Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herbed Omelet)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large leek, white and tender green parts only, halved lengthwise, well washed, and thinly sliced; 8 large eggs; 1 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 cup finely chopped dill; (1/4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts); (2 Tablespoons dried barberries or dried cranberries); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pairs With Chardonnay

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Difficulty:: Easy
Prep Time:: 5 minutes
Cook Time:: 30 minutes
Total Time:: 35 minutes
Yield:: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 6 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large leek, white and tender green parts only, halved lengthwise, well washed, and thinly sliced 2 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, halved lengthwise, well washed, and thinly sliced
8 large eggs 16 large eggs
1 cup finely chopped parsley 2 cups finely chopped parsley
1 cup finely chopped cilantro 2 cups finely chopped cilantro
1 cup finely chopped dill 2 cups finely chopped dill
(1/4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts) (1/2 cup chopped, toasted walnuts)
(2 Tablespoons dried barberries or dried cranberries) (4 Tablespoons dried barberries or dried cranberries)
1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat: 1 tablespoon olive oil Add and saute until softened, about 5 minutes: 1 large leek, white and tender green parts only, halved lengthwise, well washed, and thinly sliced.
Meanwhile, whisk together in a large bowl: 8 large eggs 1 cup finely chopped parsley 1 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 cup finely chopped dill (1/4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts) (2 Tablespoons dried barberries or dried cranberries) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Preheat the broiler. Reduce the heat on the stovetop to medium-low and add to the skillet: 2 Tablespoons olive oil.
Add the herb-egg mixture and stir to combine with the leek. Allow to cook, undisturbed, until set on the bottom, 8 – 10 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil until the top is set, 1 to 2 minutes Transfer to a warm platter, cut into wedges, and serve.