Scallion Butter

Cuisinart original

Use this butter on anything from grilled steaks and burgers, to toasted bagels or crostini. It is even perfect on a bowl of plain pasta.

Yields

Makes ½ cup (8 tablespoons)

Ingredients

2           scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (green and white parts)

8           tablespoons  good  quality butter (european style), room temperature and cut into 4               pieces

             pinch kosher salt pinch freshly ground

             black pepper


Nutritional information

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 103 (99% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 11g sat. fat 7g • chol. 30mg • sod. 18mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g

Instructions

Active Time: 2 minutes

Inactive Time: 15 to 20 minutes (to bring butter to room temperature)

  1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor.
  2. Process the scallions on High to chop, about 20 seconds.
  3. Scrape down sides of bowl if necessary, and then add the butter. Process again on High, scraping down as needed, for about 10 seconds.
  4. Add salt and pepper and process to incorporate, an additional 5 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.