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    You Are Here Home » Assyrian Recipes

    Published: May 3, 2018 Updated: Mar 1, 2020 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

    Edamame Dill Rice (Persian Rice)

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    Edamame Dill Rice is my spin on a popular Persian rice recipe that's traditionally made with lima beans and dill. This buttery rice permeates with the flavor of fresh dill and edamame and is ready in under 30 minutes. Serve Edamame Dill Rice with chicken, fish, and shish kabobs. It also makes a perfect vegetarian dish with grilled vegetables.

    persian rice in a white plate with a scarf on the side

    Why This Recipe Works

    I've always loved dill rice, and I make it a point to order it whenever I eat at a Middle Eastern or Persian restaurant.

    I also enjoy preparing it at home. Especially since it's so easy, quick, and most importantly, delicious!

    I came up with the idea of adding edamame instead of lima beans one day when I didn't have lima beans on hand but had plenty of edamame in the freezer.

    To my surprise, it tasted even better! And when I found out that edamame is lower in carbs and higher in protein, I decided I'd never make it with lima beans again!

    What Goes Into This Recipe

    dill rice ingredients

    Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Rice: Although I prefer Jasmine rice, traditionally, Basmati rice is used. Feel free to use either.
    • Dill: Fresh dill is used in this rice and should not be replaced with dried dill weed or another herb.
    • Edamame: Frozen edamame are used in the recipe but you can use lima beans if you prefer.

    How to Make This Recipe

    STEP 1: Pork Add butter and oil in a medium-sized Dutch oven. Saute the dill and edamame for a few minutes

    Dill, edamama, and butter in a pot
    edamama, and dill being sautéed

    STEP 2: Rinse and drain the rice to remove excess starch. Add rice to the same pot. Cook, while stirring for a few additional minutes

    STEP 3: Add the water and salt and stir to combine.

    STEP 4: Bring to a boil, then cover the pot with the lid and simmer for twenty to 25 minutes. Stir at least once while cooking.

    STEP 5: Fluff with a fork before serving. Squeeze with fresh lemon, if desired.

    dill rice on a plate with lime slices

    Edamame vs. Lima Beans

    Edamame and soybeans are in fact, the same.

    The difference is that edamame are harvested when they are young, while soybeans are picked when they mature. At that point, the nuts are seasoned and roasted.

    Edamame and lima beans look similar but are not the same. If we compare one cup of each nutritionally, we find the following:

    • Edamame are lower in carbs than lima beans (15 grams vs. 31.47 grams).
    • Edamame are even higher in protein (17 grams vs. 10.67 grams).
    • However, edamame are slightly higher in calories (189 vs. 176).
    • Finally, lima beans are lower in fat (1.34 grams vs. 8 grams).

    If you are looking to up your protein and lower your carb intake, edamame are the obvious choice.

    Visual Differences Between Edamame and Lima Beans

    Visually, shelled edamame and lima beans resemble one another.

    edamame dilled rice
    edamame in a bowl
    lima beans

    Notice that lima beans are larger and slightly flatter. Both are buttery and delicious. Feel free to use either one in this recipe.

    Edamame Dill Rice Serving Suggestions

    Whether you decide to make this rice the traditional way (with lima beans) or my version (with edamame) the following serving suggestions still apply.

    If you are a vegetarian, this is a wonderful recipe because it contains an ample amount of plant-based protein. It would definitely be satisfying on its own.

    Otherwise, I recommend serving it with sumac chicken, Masgouf, or Goat Kofta kabobs. Grilled vegetables or a green salad will round off the meal nicely.

    persian rice

    Pro Tips

    • For the perfect rice, use 1 to 1-¼ cups of water for each cup of rice.
    • If you prefer stickier rice, add more water.
    • Be sure to use Jasmine rice, instead of Basmati for stickier rice.
    • If you love dill, you can use as much as one cup of fresh dill in this recipe.
    • Dill weed should not be used to replace the fresh dill in this recipe. It won't do the recipe justice.
    • If you're not worried about calories. Add an additional tablespoon of butter.

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    Middle Eastern Edamame Dill Rice Recipe

    Delicious and healthy Middle Eastern Dill rice with edamame
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Assyrian, Middle Eastern
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 308kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ½ cup fresh dill
    • ½ cup shelled edamame
    • 1 cup Jasmine rice or Basmati rice
    • 1¼ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Add butter and oil in a medium-sized Dutch oven. Saute the dill and edamame for a few minutes.
    • Rinse and drain the rice to remove excess starch. Add rice to the same pot. Cook, while stirring for a few additional minutes.
    • Add the water and salt and stir to combine.
    • Bring to a boil, then cover the pot with the lid and simmer for twenty to 30 minutes minutes. Stir at least once while cooking.
    • Fluff with a fork before serving.

    Notes

    • For the perfect rice, use 1 to 1-¼ cups of water for each cup of rice.
    • If you prefer stickier rice, add more water.
    • Be sure to use Jasmine rice, instead of Basmati for stickier rice.
    • If you love dill, you can use as much as one cup of fresh dill in this recipe.
    • Dill weed should not be used to replace the fresh dill in this recipe. It won't do the recipe justice.
    • If you're not worried about calories. Add an additional tablespoon of butter.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 666mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0g
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