How to make Garlic Butter Sauce

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients while dried parsley is less expensive.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides similar acidity and flavor.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Black pepper adds heat while paprika is milder.

Melt salted butter in a saucepan over low heat until fully liquid.

Add finely chopped garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in the parsley, dill, and chives, mixing well.

Add lemon juice and stir to combine all ingredients.

Season with pepper powder to taste.

If desired, add chili flakes for heat and mix thoroughly.

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