Persian Kookoo Fusion with French Quiche تلفیق کوکو سبزی ایرانی با کیش فرانسوی

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: spinach + parsley

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Spinach + parsley provide similar flavor and nutrition.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are lower in calories, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

barberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Cranberries offer a similar tartness, while raisins are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is cost-effective.

Make the pie crust using a food processor.

Sift flour into a bowl and add it to the food processor with salt.

Pulse flour and salt a few times to mix.

Add 1.5 sticks of super cold butter in three installments, pulsing 4-5 times each time.

Shake the food processor occasionally to mix flour caught on the sides.

Continue pulsing until a mealy consistency is achieved, about 5-6 pulses.

Add 2.1 ounces of very cold water and run the food processor at high speed until the dough comes together around the blade.

Flour the board and roll the dough into a ball, then press it down slightly.

Chill the dough for a minimum of 4 hours.

Wash and clean the fresh herbs: scallions, parsley, cilantro, dill, and romaine lettuce.

Chop the herbs finely, removing stems as needed, and set aside.

Saute the chopped herbs in 4 tablespoons of grape seed oil on medium heat, in two installments, for about 5-8 minutes each.

Let the sautéed herbs cool to room temperature.

Roll out the chilled pie dough to about half an inch thick and fit it into a pie dish, crimping the edges as desired.

Pre-bake the crust at 375°F for 16-17 minutes using parchment paper and dry beans as weights.

In a bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 1 cup of heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Add chopped walnuts to the egg mixture and stir to combine.

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