savory violet compound butter
 
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It’s as tasty as it is beautiful and you’ll love the addition to your dinner table. Use violets you have grown, pesticide-free. Slather this butter on bagels, tea sandwiches, grilled meat, fish or vegetables. Gluten-free, vegan optional
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Serves: 4 ounces
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter substitute)
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon grated lime peel
  • ¼ teaspoon grated orange peel
  • ½ teaspoon lime juice
  • 5 fresh violet flowers, chopped
Instructions
  1. Combine all the ingredients until smooth.
  2. Use a tablespoon measure ice cream scooper to form mini-butter balls or form a roll on a waxed paper, wrap and refrigerate until firm.
Recipe by phoebe's pure food at https://www.phoebespurefood.com/savory-violet-compound-butter/