Spicy Moroccan Butter Recipe

Elevate your meals with this vibrant and exotic Spicy Moroccan Butter! Bursting with aromatic spices and a zesty lime kick, this butter is incredibly versatile. Perfect for adding a delicious twist to sweet potatoes, soups (especially chickpea!), pasta, rice, or any vegetable dish. Inspired by Deborah Madison's "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone," this recipe is quick, easy, and delivers a flavor explosion in just minutes.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1824 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Moroccan Butter

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How to Make Spicy Moroccan Butter

  1. Combine the scallions, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cilantro, parsley, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until a coarse paste forms.
  2. In a medium bowl, place the softened butter. Add the spice paste and lime juice. Gently stir until the mixture is well combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Transfer the Spicy Moroccan Butter to a serving dish or airtight container. Use immediately or refrigerate for later.
  4. Spoon generously over sweet potatoes, stir into soups, swirl into pasta, or use as a flavorful topping for rice and vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

94 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

585g

Carbs

14g