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Simple Basil Butter

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"This butter is wonderful on corn on the cob and French bread. I make this all summer long, while my basil is growing in the garden." — MOMMUMMA

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1/4 cup basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened

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Directions

Place basil leaves and garlic in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add lemon juice, salt, and sugar; pulse to combine. Place butter into basil mixture and process until smooth.

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 10 mins

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Oct 28, 2012

I left out the sugar and salt and it is SO good! This keeps really well and for quite a while in the refrigerator. It's good on fresh bread, toast, baked potatoes, steamed veggies and eggs.

—I could eat

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Mar 06, 2013

I love this! I like to use a small cookie scoop or melon baller and freeze them on a cookie sheet. Then I put them into a zip lock bag and store in the freezer. You can take out 1 or 2 as needed. Tastes great on vegetables, in pasta sauce, spread on corn or bread. Yummy!

—KIMSCOOKINGNOW

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Nutrition

Calories
105 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
0.7 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
11.5 g
18%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
373 mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Simple Basil Butter

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 105
Calories from Fat: 104

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.5g 18 %
Saturated Fat 7.3g 36 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 373mg 15 %
Potassium 14mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.7g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
Sugars 0.2g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron < 1 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.