BASIL BUTTER

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I make this tasty butter during the growing season and often freeze for later use. When veggies are sauteed in the herb-butter, the basil tastes as fresh as if it just came out of the garden. -Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Place basil in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add remaining ingredients; process until blended., Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap; shape into a log. Refrigerate up to one week or wrap securely and freeze for longer storage. Unwrap and slice to use with seafood, poultry, vegetables, pasta and bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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