Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)

Description

This is a Persian dish which I often make for my husband. It will taste much better if you use fresh herbs. It also goes very well with either fish or chicken. Hope you like it.

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup water
• 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups fresh or frozen fava beans
• ground turmeric to taste
• ground cinnamon to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 16