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Modern Persian Food

Modern Persian Food

November 4, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Episode 194: Persian-Style Thanksgiving: Familiar Ingredients, Persian Flavors

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How do you bring Persian flavors to your Thanksgiving table? In this episode of Modern Persian Food, Beata and Bita explore ways to give classic Thanksgiving ingredients a Persian twist. From lubia polo with green beans to cranberry polo and fall roasted vegetables seasoned with sumac or paired with quince, we’re sharing ideas for blending the best of both food traditions.

We also share our Thanksgiving must-haves, creative ideas for using holiday leftovers, and favorite family dishes that bring our cultures and traditions together. Plus, we read a listener review and celebrate the community that makes this podcast special.

Recipes and links:

Roast Root Vegetables with Balsamic and Sumac

Jeweled Persian rice (Javaher Polo)

Thanksgiving pomegranate sauce recipe

Cassava flour gravy – gluten-free

Persian Salad Olivieh

Lubia polo | green bean layered rice

Beata’s easy oat porridge – haleem 

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Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com

Podcast production by Alvarez Audio. 

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