Herbal Butters and Oils: Cilantro-Lime Butter

December/January 2010
By Patsy Bell Hobson

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• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon lime zest
• ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
• Sea salt
• Cracked pepper (white or black peppercorns)

1. Stir together all ingredients in small bowl; add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Spoon into a small serving bowl or chill 15 minutes and shape into a log.

Patsy Bell Hobson is a freelance writer and avid gardener from Liberty, Missouri.

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