Best Basil Rosemary Chive Flowerpot Recipes

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HERB BUTTER



Herb Butter image

A quick and easy way to use fresh herbs and add incredible flavor to seafood, fish bread, pasta, veggies or meat. Create your favorite herb and spice combination.

Provided by Getty Stewart

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup softened butter
1 Tbsp finely chopped herbs (chives, garlic chives, basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley, dill, etc)
1/8 to 1 tsp flavor booster (salt, pepper, hot pepper, Parmesan, lemon zest, garlic, bacon, olives, etc)

Steps:

  • Plan your favorite combination. Use one or more herbs. If desired, add one or more flavor boosters.
  • In a small bowl or jar, mix all ingredients using a small spatula or butter knife.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Use right away, keep in fridge for 7 days or freeze for several months.
  • To freeze, place butter on a large piece of parchment or wax paper or plastic wrap. Roll and shape into a log shape. Secure ends, place in freezer bag and freeze.
  • To use, allow butter log to soften in fridge overnight or on counter for 1 hour. Slice rounds from roll as desired. Refreeze any remaining butter.

PAN-FRIED CHIVE FLOWERS



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This is a great side dish to meat or fish. It's very easy to make and a good way to use up all those purple flowers that chives make. Make sure when you pick them that the flowers are still young and tender.

Provided by StevenRN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups fresh chive flowers, rinsed and well-drained
1 clove garlic, minced
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter; heat until melted, about 30 seconds. Add chive flowers, garlic, and salt; cook and stir until soft and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Grind black pepper over mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 120.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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