Contributed By: cawalnut
www.walnuts.org
Versatile parsley walnut butter adds smooth, nutty flavor to dishes
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: More than 10
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Sodium
Meal Type: Sauces
Ingredients
1/2 cup Butter, unsalted, at room temperature
1/4 cup California walnuts, toasted
1 tbsp Parsley, flat leaf, chopped
1 tsp Lemon juice
Preparation
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.
Scrape into container, cover airtight and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Makes approximately 3/4 cup.
Cook's Notes
Makes 12 servings.
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.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 83
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Total Fat: 9.2 g
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Saturated Fat: 5 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4 g
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Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
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Protein: 0.5 g
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Vitamin A: 260 IU
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Vitamin C: 1 mg
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Calcium: 5 mg
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Sodium: 1 mg
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Iron: 0.1 mg
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Fiber: 0.2 g