{"id":18531,"date":"2022-01-13T19:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T19:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=18531"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T19:03:22","slug":"persian-walnut-pomegranate-stewfesenjan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=18531","title":{"rendered":"Fesenjan~Persian Chicken Walnut Pomegranate Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fesenjan is a traditional Persian stew that I love ordering at restaurants, and it\u2019s actually really simple to make at home. While you could eat it any time of the year, I thought it\u2019d be such a festive alternate meal during the winter, holidays, with its beautiful bright colors, warm seasonings and rustic vegetables..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By no means this recipe is authentic, but I was intrigued by the use of pomegranate molasses and walnut in a savory stew. The combination is exquisite, I added a few extra spices to keep it with the holiday theme however I don’t think spices are added in the authentic Persian Fesnjan. It’s normally made with chicken or lamb, chickpeas and vegetables are an excellent alternative if you want this recipe vegetarian. We enjoy the combination of a little chicken along with chickpeas and veggies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish everything off with the festive toppings \u2013 juicy pomegranate arils, fresh herbs, an extra drizzle or two of pomegranate molasses, and those reserved toasted walnuts for some crunch. Best served with Persian style saffron rice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew~Fesenjan SERVES 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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