What are Capers? / How to make caper butter

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Avocado oil provides healthy fats and is dairy-free.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives maintain a similar briny flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds color and nutrients.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Whole grain mustard offers a similar tang.

Soften unsalted butter at room temperature until spreadable.

Chop capers finely and add to the butter.

Zest and juice a lemon, then mix into the butter.

Finely chop fresh parsley and add to the mixture.

Mince garlic and incorporate it into the butter.

Add a spoonful of Dijon mustard for flavor.

Drizzle in olive oil to enhance creaminess.

Season with black pepper to taste.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Transfer the mixture onto parchment paper.

Roll into a log shape and twist the ends to seal.

Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Slice into rounds to serve with bread or seafood.

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

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