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Spicy Chile Butter Recipe

Elevate your sweet vegetables with this vibrant and spicy chile butter! This easy recipe, adapted from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, takes just minutes to make and adds a delicious kick to carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, corn, and more. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1691.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Spicy Chile Butter

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How to Make Spicy Chile Butter

  1. Zest one lime and finely mince 2-3 chiles (adjust to your spice preference).
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter with the minced chiles and lime zest until well combined.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin.
  4. Shape the butter mixture into a log on a sheet of plastic wrap.
  5. Wrap tightly in the plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Slice and serve over your favorite roasted or grilled sweet vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

80 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

583g

Carbs

6g

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Weeknight 15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Condiments Etc Fruit Vegetables American Mexican Southwestern United States Tex Mex Easy Vegetarian Dietary Low Carb Low In Something Citrus Lime Onions Peppers 3 Steps Or Less