Dinner for 5
Ghormeh Sabzi
This Persian herb stew combines lamb, beans, dried limes, and greens in a pressure cooker for a savory meal.
$34.33for 4 servings
$8.58 per serving$34.33 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
Middle EasternDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersInstant PotCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.95Typical price |
| Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 1.9 lb | $18.91Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 5.25 | $7.88Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 5.25 | $10.53Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 6 | $3.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $42.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 300 g dried pinto beans
- 3 lamb bones
- 2 onions
- 150 g fresh coriander
- 150 g fresh parsley
- 150 g fresh chives
- 50 g fresh fenugreek leaves
- 250 g sunflower oil
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 150 g lamb meat
- 2 bite-sized pieces of lamb fat
- 6 dried persian limes
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
Steps
- Soak the dried beans in water for 20 minutes, then drain them.
- Heat the sunflower oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat and cook the onions until softened.
- Add the lamb, lamb bones, lamb fat, turmeric, pepper, and salt, then brown for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the coriander, parsley, chives, fenugreek, beans, dried limes, and enough water to cover.
- Lock the cooker and cook at high pressure for 15 minutes, then release the pressure carefully.
- Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, checking that the lamb is tender and reaches 145 F.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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