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Watercress Sandwiches with Chili-Lemon Butter

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons minced, seeded jalapeño chili
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
8 thin slices whole wheat bread or other whole grain bread
1 large bunch watercress (about 6 ounces), tough ends trimmed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Spread chili-lemon butter on 1 side of each bread, dividing equally. Top buttered side of 4 bread slices generously with watercress. Cover with remaining 4 bread slices, buttered side down, pressing slightly to adhere. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

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