Cooking Ash Reshteh | EASY PERSIAN NOODLE ASH RESHTEH RECIPE | Ash Reshteh Forest cooking

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs provide flavor at a lower cost.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain noodles add fiber, while pasta is often more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are a nutritious alternative, and canned beans save prep time.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add green lentils, kidney beans, navy beans, and chickpeas, stirring to coat with oil.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

Add fresh herbs, spinach, and cook for another 10 minutes.

Stir in enriched flour noodles and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Season with spices to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with toppings.

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