Name: Watercress Sandwiches with Chili-Lime Butter
Yield: Makes 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup minced seeded jalapeño chilies; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons grated lime peel; 8 thin slices whole grain bread; 1 bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed

The jalapeño-flavored butter is also good with chicken or fish, or even corn on the cob.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

1/4 cup minced seeded jalapeño chilies

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons grated lime peel

8 thin slices whole grain bread

1 bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed

Preparation

Step 1
Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Chili-lime butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
Step 2
Spread chili-lime butter on 4 bread slices. Top with watercress. Top with remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

TagsSandwich Watercress Leafy Greens Vegetable Lime Citrus Fruit Jalapeño Chile Main Dinner Lunch Nut Free Vegetarian Make Ahead Easy No-Cook Bon Appétit

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