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Radishes with Herbed Butter

Serves: 6-8

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

A cool yet elegant snack that will impress your friends. It’s easier than you might think!

2 bunches radishes with the tops intact

1 French baguette, sliced diagonally and lightly toasted

sea salt to taste

herbed butter:

1/4 pound vegan margarine, room temperature

1 1/2 tsp minced scallions

1 1/2 tsp minced fresh dill

1 1/2 tsp minced fresh parsley

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

pinch of freshly ground pepper

Combine all the herbed butter ingredients in a bowl. Mix well with a rubber spatula. Alternatively, you can use an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Do not whip.

Slice the radishes thinly. Spread the butter on the slices of toasted bread and place a single layer of sliced radishes on each buttered piece of bread. Sprinkle with salt if desired. Serve at room temp.

Notes

Cucumbers might be a nice change in this recipe.

The butter had a multitude of uses. Keeps well in the refrigerator.