'Pepperoni' Butter
'Pepperoni' Butter
Ingredients like crushed red pepper, toasted fennel seeds and garlic powder lend a bold, smoky flavor to this vegan butter. Spread it over crusty bread and close your eyes—it tastes just like a pizza! This recipe comes from ION Restaurant in Middletown, Connecticut, and was originally published in the Hartford Courant.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup melted vegan butter, such as earth balance
- 3 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoon toasted fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
- In a skillet, combine 1 cup melted vegan butter, 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Over medium heat, sauté all ingredients together until the butter begins to brown. Add 2 teaspoons sea salt.
- Mix all ingredients until smooth. Serve with warm bread.