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Simple Basil Butter
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Simple Basil Butter

6 ingredients 10 min 0 cup openrecipes
Simple Basil Butter

"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."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

168
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Fat
18g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 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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