A delicious recipe for fesenjan-a persian stew made with ground walnuts and pomegranate. Make this with chicken, or keep it vegetarian using chickpeas.
Ingredients for Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew Recipe
1/2 cup Fresh california walnuts
2.88 pound Chicken thighs or see notes for vegan options
pinch Generous pinch salt and pepper
1/2 tablespoon Olive oil plus 1 t butter
3/4 cup Yellow Onion, Diced
1 Cloves garlic, rough chopped
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
1/4 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 stick Cinnamon
0.13 teaspoon Cinnamon
0.13 teaspoon Nutmeg
0.13 teaspoon Ground black pepper
As required Orange zest use a veggie peeler
1/2 cup Chicken Stock Or Broth
0.06 cup Pomegranate molasses or syrup
1/2 tablespoon Maple
0.38 teaspoon Salt
1/4 can Chickpeas optional, see notes
As required Serve with saffron infused rice or tah dig
Nutrition value
3422
calories per serving
246 g Fat270 g Protein43 g Carbs28 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
246g
Protein
270g
Carbs
43g
Fiber
28g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
43g
Protein
270g
Fiber
28g
Fats
Fat
246g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
683mg
Iron
24mg
Vitamin A
842mcg
Vitamin B1
2mg
Vitamin B2
1mg
Vitamin B3
79mg
Vitamin B6
6mg
Vitamin B9
241mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
35mg
Vitamin E
14mg
Copper
4mcg
Magnesium
561mg
Manganese
10mg
Phosphorus
2909mg
Selenium
272mcg
Zinc
23mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment