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Fesenjan {Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew}
Ingredients
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  • 2 cups walnuts
  • 1 to 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs ( boneless, skinless) or see notes for vegan options
  • generous pinch salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil plus 1 T butter (divided)
  • 3 cups yellow onion, diced ( 1 ½ onions)
  • 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • orange zest- 3 large strips (½-inch x 2-inch slices -see photos!) use a veggie peeler.
  • 2 cups chicken stock or broth ( or sub veggie)
  • ¼ cup pomegranate molasses or syrup (or make your own- see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 can chickpeas ( drained, rinsed) optional, see notes.
  • serve with saffron infused rice or Tah Dig ( Persian Rice)
  • Garnish- chopped Italian parsley and pomegranate seeds
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