Sabzi

Irresistible vegetarian and vegan recipes inspired by award-winning food writer Yasmin Khan's travels – and the cooking she does at home for family and friends. Lifting its name from the Persian word for 'herbs', Sabzi brings you more than 80 accessible plant-forward recipes that celebrate the best of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian flavours. From bountiful salads to fragrant soups, colourful mezze, and heart-warming mains, Yasmin invites home cooks to make delicious meals that are good for the health of both people and the planet, while staying connected to the traditional food cultures that make us who we are. With easy-to-make recipes that put vibrant vegetables at the heart of a meal, dishes in the book include: · Spicy Tomatoes with Walnuts and Pomegranates · Smoky Tofu Shakshuka · Grilled Corn on the Cob with Feta, Coriander and Chilli · Sweet Potatoes with Pistachio and Mint Pesto · Persian Aubergine, Split Pea and Dried Lime Stew · Halloumi Lasagne · Coconut Channa Daal · Rhubarb and Cardamom Tart An invitation into Yasmin's treasure trove of a kitchen, Sabzi is a celebration of the life-affirming and nourishing power of plants. 'A book full of flavour and colour from a writer I love' – Anna Jones 'Such a beautifully inviting book' – Nigella Lawson Calling it a cookbook does it a disservice. Zaitoun deserves to be read as much as cooked from.' – Observer Food Monthly The Saffron Tales 'Yasmin's recipes are a mouthwatering showcase of a beautiful country.' – Yotam Ottolenghi 'Not just a great cookbook but a book full of stories – a love letter to Iran and its people.' – Diana Henry