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Saffron Caramelized Onion Dip
Saffron caramelized onion dip is a classic appetizer with a Persian twist! Flavored with bright saffron, this dip is perfect for Yalda night alongside a spread of fruit, herbs and cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Persian
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp Zaffrus ground saffron
- 2 cubes ice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp Zaffrus saffron vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt
Instructions
- Sprinkle ground saffron over the ice cubes in a small bowl and let it melt. This will be your bloomed saffron.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pour on the olive oil and add the butter to melt.
- Sauté the onion over medium heat and stir occasionally. You want the onion to become golden and soft. This would take about 30 minutes. Add in the saffron vinegar and deglaze until almost evaporated. Add the salt and let it cool for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl mix yogurt, sour cream and mayonnaise. Add in the bloomed saffron and caramelized onion. Mix well to combine.
- Serve cold with barbari and crackers.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
303mg
(13%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
563IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 563IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.