Parsley Walnut Butter

By Brian Whitmer
Total Time
5 Mins
Serves
12
Course
Snack

DESCRIPTION

Versatile parsley walnut butter adds smooth, nutty flavor to dishes such as Miniature Chanterelle Mushroom and Roasted Walnut Tartlets.

Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
5 Mins
Calories
84
Total Fat
9
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5
Cholesterol
20
Sodium
1
Carbohydrates
0
Dietary Fiber
0
Protein
0

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup California walnuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, flat leaf, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine butter, walnuts, parsley and lemon juice. Process, using quick on and off turns, about 2 minutes or until mixture is well blended. Season with salt and white pepper.
  2. Scrape into container, cover airtight and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

 

NOTE: In addition to its use in the Miniature Chanterelle Mushroom and Roasted Walnut Tartlets (found in "related recipes"), the walnut butter can be made in quantity and used as a garnish or sauce on grilled or baked fish, pork, chicken and veal, or as a spread on tea sandwiches.