Top Persian Appetizer - Part 1

Discover authentic Persian Appetizer recipes. Perfect for any occasion, from everyday meals to special celebrations.

Persian
Appetizer
Persian
Medium
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Borani Bademjan - Eggplant Salad

4.3
(1055 reviews)

A delicious and refreshing Persian eggplant salad with yogurt and garlic.

60 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
85%
75
Persian
Easy
A-

Mast-O Musir - Persian Yogurt Dip With Shallots

4.1
(795 reviews)

A refreshing and flavorful Persian yogurt dip made with shallots. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish.

125 min
75 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
85%
75
Persian
Easy
A-

Fresh Herb Platter (Sabzi Khordan)

4.1
(1630 reviews)

A vibrant and refreshing platter of fresh herbs, feta cheese, walnuts, and radishes, served with flatbread. This traditional Persian dish is a celebration of fresh flavors and textures.

15 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if gluten-free flatbread is used)
75%
65
Persian
Medium
A-

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Persian)

4.4
(804 reviews)

A delicious Persian dish featuring grape leaves stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, split peas, mushrooms, and spices.

60 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
75%
60
Persian
Easy
A

Mast-O-Khiar With Rose, Herbs & Spices

4.3
(1538 reviews)

A refreshing Persian yogurt and cucumber dip with rose, herbs, and spices. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer.

20 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65
Persian
Easy
A+

Persian Dip

4.4
(1974 reviews)

A refreshing and flavorful Persian yogurt and spinach dip.

60 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Persian
Medium
A-

Kashk-E Bademjan / Persian Eggplant Dip

4.5
(1897 reviews)

A flavorful Persian eggplant dip made with kashk (whey), onions, garlic, and spices, topped with fried mint and walnuts.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
75
Persian
Medium
A-

Black Garlic, Roasted Aubergine & Tomato Persian-Style Dip

4.4
(413 reviews)

A flavorful Persian-style dip featuring black garlic, roasted aubergine, and tomatoes.

60 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
60
Persian
Easy
A-

Yoghurt & Spinach Dip, 'Borani Esfanaaj', In The Persian Manner

4.2
(1651 reviews)

A Persian-inspired yoghurt and spinach dip, known as Borani Esfanaaj, featuring the unique flavor of dried mint and crunchy walnuts.

20 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Persian
Medium
A-

Garlicky Eggplant and Tomato Spread (Mirza Ghasemi)

4.2
(1385 reviews)

A flavorful Persian eggplant and tomato spread seasoned with garlic and turmeric, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.

75 min
250 cal
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
75%
70
Persian
Hard
C+

Roasted Stuffed Artichokes With Mint Oil

4.1
(542 reviews)

Roasted artichokes stuffed with a flavorful ricotta and saffron mixture, drizzled with mint oil. A delightful dish from 'The New Persian Kitchen'.

90 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
60%
65
Persian
Easy
A

Persian Spinach And Yogurt Dip (Borani Esfanaj)

4.1
(551 reviews)

A refreshing and flavorful Persian dip made with spinach, yogurt, and aromatic spices.

45 min
80 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Persian
Medium
C+

Kuku Sibzamini (Persian-Style Saffron & Potato Fritters)

4.5
(1476 reviews)

A delicious and savory Persian-style potato fritter flavored with saffron and spices.

45 min
N/A cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
Persian
Medium
B+

Persian Chicken Meatball Poppers With Fresh Lime & Chili

4.3
(1819 reviews)

Delicious and flavorful Persian-inspired chicken meatballs with a zesty lime and chili kick. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.

25 min
250 cal
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Dairy-Free (if not serving with dairy-based dips)
75%
70
Persian
Medium
B+

Boranie Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Yogurt Dip)

4.3
(1075 reviews)

A creamy and flavorful Persian eggplant dip made with yogurt, garlic, and mint.

50 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Persian
Easy
A-

Borani Bademjan

4.5
(594 reviews)

A flavorful Persian dip made with roasted eggplant, creamy Greek yogurt, garlic, and fresh mint.

50 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Persian
Easy
C+

Mast-O-Khiar

4.0
(1446 reviews)

A refreshing Persian yogurt and cucumber dip with raisins and walnuts.

5 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Persian
Easy
B+

Zeytoon Parvardeh (Persian Olive Pomegranate Dip)

4.0
(1041 reviews)

A flavorful Persian olive dip with pomegranate molasses, walnuts, and herbs. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish.

185 min
250 cal
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
65%
75
Persian
Easy
A-

Persian Herb And Cheese

4.0
(865 reviews)

A simple and refreshing Persian-inspired appetizer featuring fresh herbs, feta cheese, and butter served with pita bread.

5 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
Persian
Medium
A-

Kashk O' Badenjam

4.2
(1521 reviews)

A traditional Persian eggplant dish with kashk (dried whey), onions, and mint.

45 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
75%
65