Saffron Butter Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 pinches saffron threads , pulverized
1/4 lb butter
1 large shallot, finely diced
2 tsp basil, finely chopped (or marjoram)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp lemon zest, finely grated (or orange zest)
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Cover the saffron threads with 2 teaspoons hot water and let it steep until the color emerges, after a few minutes.Work it into the butter, which has been brought to room temperature, with the remaining ingredients, using a wooden spoon.
Move to a crock or place on wax paper and roll into a cylinder. Freeze until firm. Once frozen, slice into thin disks. Use as desired on vegetables, meat, fish, etc. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	36.96 Kcal (155 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.68g	6%
Cholesterol	9.75mg	3%
Sodium	1.31mg	0%
Potassium	22.59mg	0%
Total Carbs	1.04g	0%
Sugars	0.48g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	1%
Protein	0.24g	0%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	3.8mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	337.9 Kcal (1415 kJ)
Calories from fat	302.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.63g	6%
Cholesterol	89.15mg	3%
Sodium	12mg	0%
Potassium	206.54mg	0%
Total Carbs	9.5g	0%
Sugars	4.41g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	1%
Protein	2.15g	0%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	0%
Calcium	34.6mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

1

Points
1

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium

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