Persian Apple and Yogurt Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

A gentle, comforting stew with tender apples, creamy yogurt, and aromatic dried mint, a traditional Persian comfort food. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs apples, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 large apples
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel, core, and dice 3 large apples into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 teaspoon dried mint and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 3 diced apples and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup vegetable broth and 1/2 teaspoon saffron (soaked in 1 tablespoon warm water). Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until apples are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup yogurt, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat, ensuring it doesn't boil. Adjust salt if needed and serve with rice.