Noon Panir Sabzi
Noon Panir Sabzi is a simple but deeply satisfying Persian breakfast platter of soft flatbread, briny white cheese, fresh herbs, crisp radishes, and walnuts. A little honey adds a delicate sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the salty cheese and peppery herbs.
Ingredients
Sabzi khordan platter
- 160 glavash or sangak flatbread
- 120 gfeta cheese or Persian white cheese
- 10 gfresh mint leaves
- 15 gfresh basil leaves
- 8 gfresh tarragon
- 100 gradishes
- 30 gwalnut halves
- 20 ghoney
To finish
- 10 mlextra-virgin olive oil
- 1 gblack pepper
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the mint, basil, and tarragon well so the platter stays fresh and not watery. Trim the radishes and slice them thinly. Arrange the herbs in small bunches for easy grabbing at the table.
- 2
Place the feta on a plate and break it into large bite-size chunks rather than crumbling it finely; bigger pieces make it easier to wrap in the bread. Scatter the walnut halves alongside and drizzle the honey over one side of the cheese or serve it in a small pool next to it.
- 3
Warm the flatbread briefly for 20 to 30 seconds per side in a dry skillet over medium heat, just until soft and pliable, not crisp. Transfer to a plate and lightly drizzle with olive oil if you want a softer, richer finish.
- 4
Finish the platter with black pepper over the cheese and serve immediately. To eat, tear off bread, add a piece of cheese, a few herb leaves, some radish, and a walnut, then fold and enjoy; a touch of honey balances the salty cheese beautifully.
Nutrition per serving
Notes
- •If you can find Persian white cheese, use it for the most authentic flavor; Bulgarian-style feta is the closest easy substitute.
- •Keep the herbs whole or in large sprigs rather than chopping them; this is traditional and keeps them lively and aromatic.
- •For a fuller breakfast, add sliced cucumber and hot tea on the side.
- •If your flatbread is very fresh, you can skip warming and serve it at room temperature.
Background
Noon panir sabzi is a classic Iranian breakfast and light meal built around bread, white cheese, and a platter of fresh herbs known as sabzi khordan. It reflects the Persian love of fresh herbs at the table and the balance of salty, crisp, rich, and fragrant elements in everyday eating.
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