Fresh Herb and Egg Casserole

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon Persian allspice (advieh; see note) -- or 1/2 teaspoon cumin,
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 cup finely chopped scallions
  • 1 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 1 cup snipped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons dried barberries (sour berries in Middle Eastern grocery stores), optional
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted melted butter

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, beat the eggs well and add the baking powder, flour, allspice, salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Fold in the garlic, scallions, parsley, coriander, dill, fenugreek and barberries.
  4. 4
    Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. 5
    Place 2 tablespoons of the melted butter into an 8-inch-square baking dish.
  6. 6
    Pour in egg and herb mixture.
  7. 7
    Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  8. 8
    Brush with the remaining melted butter, and return to the oven about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. 9
    The casserole may be served from the baking dish or inverted onto a serving platter by loosening the edges with a knife.
  10. 10
    Cut into 2- inch squares.
  11. 11
    Serve with cucumber-yogurt sauce (see below).

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