Garlic Herb Smart Balance

Flavored with savory garlic and fresh herbs, this simple butter substitute provides a quick and convenient way for chefs to add zesty flavor to bread, pasta, seafood and so much more.

Ingredients:

Thyme fresh, chopped - .33 Cup
Parsley, fresh, chopped - .33 Cup
Smart balance, soften - 2 lbs.
Salt, kosher - 2 tsp.
Sage fresh, chopped - .33 Cup
Garlic roasted, chopped - 1 Cup

Preparation:

In the mixing bowl add in the Smart Balance with the paddle attachment. Start mixing on a slow a speed.
Add in all the ingredients to the Smart Balance and blend until well incorporated. Do no over mix.
Place the completed product in a clean storage container and hold in the refrigerator until needed.

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