Persian Herb Rice with Sausage – 30-Minute Recipe
A vibrant Persian-inspired rice dish that blends aromatic herbs, savory sausage, and a bright lemon finish. The fluffy rice is studded with fresh parsley, cilantro, chives, and green onions, creating a colorful and flavorful centerpiece. Perfect for a quick family dinner that feels both comforting and exotic.
Recipe by Zoya Biglary· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 cup rice
- 4 pcs sausage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup chives
- 2 pcs green onions
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cucumbers
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on all sides.
- 3Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 4Add the rice, stirring to coat it with the oil and aromatics.
- 5Pour in enough water to cover the rice by about an inch, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6Using a mortar and pestle, lightly crush the chopped parsley, cilantro, chives, and green onions together.
- 7Remove the pot from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the crushed herb mixture.
- 8Squeeze the lemon juice over the rice, season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix gently.
- 9Serve the herb rice alongside the sliced cucumbers for a refreshing contrast.
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Crush herbs before adding
Use a mortar and pestle to lightly crush the parsley, cilantro, chives, and green onions before stirring them into the rice.
Fluff rice before mixing herbs
Remove the pot from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the crushed herb mixture.
Add lemon juice at the end
Squeeze lemon juice over the rice after fluffing and mixing herbs, then season with salt and pepper.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Persian Herb Rice with Sausage?
- About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Persian Herb Rice with Sausage recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Persian Herb Rice with Sausage recipe come from?
- It was shared by Zoya Biglary on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.