Persian Spiced Butter

Elevate your culinary creations with this luxurious Persian Spiced Butter, a rich and aromatic spread bursting with warm, earthy flavors. Perfectly blended with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, and turmeric, this spiced butter also features a hint of garlic, a touch of fresh lemon zest, and the subtle sweetness of honey for balance. Optional saffron threads add an elegant depth that makes this recipe truly unique. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile butter is ideal for spreading on warm bread, melting over grilled meats, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. It's an easy way to bring Persian-inspired flair to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 26/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 pinch ground saffron or saffron threads (optional)
• 1 clove finely grated garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for slight sweetness)

Directions

Step 1

Allow the unsalted butter to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until it's easy to work with but not melted.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground cardamom, ground turmeric, ground coriander, and saffron (if using). Mix well with a spoon.

Step 3

Finely grate the garlic using a microplane or the smallest side of a box grater. Add the garlic to the bowl with the spices.

Step 4

Add the fresh lemon zest and sea salt to the spice mixture, and stir to combine thoroughly.

Step 5

If you want a slightly sweet flavor, mix in the honey at this stage. This is optional but adds a subtle balance to the spices.

Step 6

Add the softened butter to the bowl. Use a fork or a spatula to thoroughly blend the butter with the spice mixture until smooth and evenly incorporated.

Step 7

Transfer the Persian Spiced Butter to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log or scoop it into a small bowl, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Step 8

Serve the butter over fresh bread, grilled meats, or veggies. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(131.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	863.4

Total Fat 97.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 250.2mg	0%
Sodium 1182.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.0g
Protein 1.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 61.0mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 95.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 95.1%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 4.3%