How it's used
Used stirred into herb-based lentil and stew dishes for depth.
Herbs & Spices
dried fenugreek leaves
Dried leaves (shambalileh) with a distinctive bitter-savoury aroma central to ghormeh sabzi.
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In the kitchen
Substitutes
dried dill (different flavour, milder)
Pairs well with
Contains modest iron and fibre; traditionally cooked down with other iron-rich herbs in stews.
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Recipes that use dried fenugreek leaves
MealFusion
Crispy Katsu Bowl
Four substantial turmeric-batter-and-panko tofu cutlets, sliced and fanned over deeply herbed dried-lime lentils with a creamy lemon-tahini finish.
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Emerald Herb Frittata
A plant-based take on the beloved Persian herb frittata, packed with fresh herbs, barberries, and walnuts โ the plan's most folate-dense meal.
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Sunshine Mantฤฑ Salad
A warm mantฤฑ pasta salad with massaged kale and orange segments, dressed in a Georgian-style ground walnut dressing with dill and a touch of pomegranate molasses.
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Georgian Walnut Aubergine Rolls
Georgian-inspired roasted aubergine ribbons wrapped around a sharp garlic-walnut, white-bean and hemp filling, finished with pomegranate, dill and rocket.
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Glossy Walnut Lobio with Charred Spring Onions
Georgian-inspired whole kidney beans in a sharp, glossy walnut sauce, crowned with smoky charred spring onions and served with wholemeal bread.
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What 100 g contributes
Nutrition summary
At a glance
Higher inFibreIronCalcium
Calories
233kcal
43% cal
Protein
25.0g
38% cal
Carbs
22.0g
19% cal
Fat
5.0g
Small numbers, big impact
Everyday essentials
Fibre25.00g
Vitamin B120.00ฮผg
Vitamin D0.00ฮผg
Iodine0.00ฮผg
Iron15.00mg
Zinc3.00mg
Calcium500.00mg
Nutrition values are estimates and can vary with variety, brand, cooking method and water content.