Asheh Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodles)

The noodles in this dish symbolize fortune and supposedly bring good luck. Because of this, asheh reshteh is a staple during the Persian New Year celebrations. If authentic reshteh (noodles) aren’t available for this spring greens melange, substitute linguine. Generous quantities of traditional Iranian herbs – cilantro, parsley, mint, and scallions or chives – also are included. Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt can substitute for kashk. Timesavers: Chop herbs in the food processor.
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8-10 servings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons neutral oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup canned chickpeas or pinto beans
• ½ cup canned red kidney beans
• ½ cup brown lentils
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 8 cups water or vegetable broth
• 3 cups parsley, packed (about 1½ bunches
• 2 cups cilantro, packed (about 1 bunch) 
• 2 cups mint, packed (about 1 bunch)
• 6 scallions, thinly sliced, green part only
• 2 pounds baby spinach, chopped
• 2 ounces dried noodles (reshteh)
• Garnish
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons dried mint
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Kashk, or plain yogurt Ingredient name and quantity

Directions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in a large pot until translucent. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
2. Add chickpeas, kidney beans, and turmeric. Sauté a few minutes.
3. Add 8 cups water or vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add lentils and herbs to the pot. Cover and cook 10 minutes on low, stirring occasionally.
5. Break the noodles – reshteh or linguine – into thirds and add to the pot.
6. Add the spinach. Cook for about 40 minutes, stirring frequently. Adjust seasonings.
7. Meanwhile, make garnish: Sauté the onions in vegetable oil. Once they turn translucent, lower the heat and allow them to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
8. Then, add dried mint and garlic; allow for the onions to re-crisp.
9. Add a tablespoon of the onion-mint garnish to the center of each serving, and then a swirl of kashk or plain yogurt/sour cream.

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