Kalamata Olive Butter

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 12

Cuisine: French
Course: Appetizer or Garnish

Serve With: Sourdough Bread or Grilled Meats and Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks (1/2 pound) salted butter, softened
• 1-2 teaspoons of garlic-shallot pure (or 1-2 cloves minced garlic)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olives
• French baguette, for serving

Directions:

1. Mix the softened butter with the rest of the ingredients. Blend well and place on plastic wrap. Form into a log and keep refrigerated (or frozen) until ready for use.
2. Serve this compound butter over toasted sourdough bread, or as a seasoning on your favorite grilled meats or vegetables.