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Persian Herb Rice with Sausage

Recipe by Zoya Biglary on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. 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.

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Persian Herb Rice with Sausage by Zoya Biglary, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on all sides.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: browned sausage. Brown on all sides before adding the aromatics.

  3. Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.

  4. Add the rice, stirring to coat it with the oil and aromatics.

  5. Pour 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.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: tender rice. Simmer covered until the water is absorbed and the grains are cooked.

  6. Using a mortar and pestle, lightly crush the chopped parsley, cilantro, chives, and green onions together.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: lightly crushed herbs. Crush the chopped herbs together before folding through the rice.

  7. Remove the pot from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the crushed herb mixture.

  8. Squeeze the lemon juice over the rice, season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix gently.

  9. Serve the herb rice alongside the sliced cucumbers for a refreshing contrast.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: cool cucumber alongside. Serve the cucumber separately as a fresh contrast to the warm rice.

Tips while you cook

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.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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