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Looking for a fresh take on your usual omelette? Nargesi is a Persian favourite that combines eggs, spinach, onion, garlic, and turmeric into a nourishing one-pan meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
What is Nargesi?
Nargesi is often described as Persia’s answer to scrambled eggs or an omelette. It turns a handful of everyday ingredients into a comforting, flavour packed meal.
Spinach is cooked with onion, garlic, and turmeric to create a fragrant base. Eggs are then cracked directly into the pan and gently cooked until just set, adding protein and richness.
Simple, affordable, and easy to make, it’s a great recipe to keep on rotation.
Why you’ll love it
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Packed with leafy greens and protein
- Made in one pan with minimal clean up
- Budget-friendly and full of flavour
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Serves: 4
Prep & Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 4 large eggs
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally.
- Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Create four small wells in the spinach mixture and crack an egg into each.
- Cover and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Serve with warm flatbread, pita, or crusty bread.
Tips
- Using mature spinach? Roughly chop the leaves before cooking.
- Add spinach in batches if it won’t fit in the pan all at once.
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness.
- Serve with feta, Greek yoghurt, or fresh herbs for a more substantial meal.
- Add a pinch of chilli flakes if you like a little heat.
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Nargesi is a quick, nutritious twist on the classic omelette, combining spinach, eggs, and warming spices in one simple, satisfying dish.
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