Traditional French Green Garlic Butter With Pastis

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Traditional French Green Garlic Butter With Pastis recipe for your palate
in Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

140 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 garlic cloves , chopped
6 ounces fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
1/2 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
2 -3 tablespoons green onions , sliced ( about 2 spring onions , white and light green parts only )
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon , coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pastis ( anise-flavored liqueur )
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon , juice of
1 -2 tablespoon heavy cream ( double cream )
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs
lemon wedge , for serving

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
245
Sugar
2g
Fat
22g
This French Green Garlic Butter traditionally known as 'Beurre d'Ail à la Provençale' is a popular French spread made with fresh garlic and parsley. The recipe is simple yet savory, and it's the perfect way to incorporate garlic butter into any meal. The butter is infused with anise-flavored liqueur, which gives it a nice aroma, a hint of anise flavor, and helps to preserve the freshness of the mix. Enjoy this appetizer on your favorite bread and pair it with a glass of wine for more enjoyment. It is the perfect starter to your next dinner party.

Instructions

1.In a food processor, pulse garlic and parsley until roughly chopped.
2.Add butter, green onions, tarragon, pastis, olive oil, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Pulse until well-blended and smooth.
3.Season with salt and pepper.
4.Transfer to a large piece of plastic wrap and form into a log. Roll up tightly and twist ends to seal.
5.Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6.Heat oven to 375°F. Toast breadcrumbs on a baking sheet until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
7.Unwrap butter and roll in toasted breadcrumbs.
8.Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice over the top and bread for dipping.

PROS

This French Green Garlic Butter is an easy-to-make appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining guests.

It’s packed with flavors that combine to give a mouth-watering taste.

The garlic butter can be prepared in advance and refrigerated, making it an ideal make-ahead choice.

CONS

The recipe contains a good amount of butter, which may not be the healthiest ingredient.

Also, the recipe might not be so suitable for guests with garlic sensitivity.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the butter content, this recipe can still be considered healthy as it contains Italian parsley; one of the most nutritious herbs that you can add to your diet. Parsley contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
They are good for digestion, helps to fight inflammation and also has anti-cancer properties. Moreover, this recipe is also a good source of healthy fats, which promote better overall health.

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