ALMOND STEW

Khoresht Badam

8 oz (227g) Stew Beef 6 oz (170g) Almonds 1 Onion 1/4 Tsp Saffron 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste 2 Dried Limes 1 Cinnamon Sticks 1 Cup Dried Barberries (Zereshk) Salt, Turmeric, Crushed Red Pepper Preparations: 1- Soak the almonds in water for 4 hours or overnight. 2- Peel and Slice the almonds. 2- Soak saffron in water for 20 min. 3- Dice the onion. Directions: 1- Fry the onions with vegetable oil until golden. 2- Garnish with turmeric. 3- Stir in beef, continue frying for 10 minutes. 4- Add enough water to cover the beef. 5- cover the pot and cook for an hour over medium-low heat. 6- Stir in tomato paste, add salt and crushed red pepper. 7- Add dried limes and sliced almonds and cinnamon stick. 8- Stir thoroughly, cover the pot and boil for 15 minutes (medium-low heat). 9- Add saffron and dried barberries (Zereshk). 10- Remove the cinnamon stick. 11- Simmer for another 10 minutes.

CALORIES & NUTRITION

ALMOND STEW (Khoresht Badam) CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Almond Stew or Khoresht Badam is a North west Iranian food, most common in a province called "Kermanshah". Almond is a good source of antioxidants. Almonds protect you against diabetes and cardiovascular and heart disease. Almonds can lower the bad cholesterol (LDL). Almonds contain healthy fats that can actually help you lose weight and lower the risk of obesity. Almond stew contains very high amount of vitamin C. It has 0 cholesterol. One serving of almond stew has 225 calories (151 calories from fat), 16.8g total fat (1.6g saturated fat), 21mg sodium, 251mg potassium, 9.8g total carbohydrates (4.2g dietary fiber, 2.4g sugars), and 11.9g protein.