Watercress Sandwiches With Chili-Lime Butter

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter - (1/2 stick) room temperature
• 1/4 cup minced seeded jalapeño chilies
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 8 thin slices whole grain bread
• 1 bunch watercress thick stems trimmed

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Chili-lime butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

Spread chili-lime butter on 4 bread slices. Top with watercress. Top with remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

This recipe yields 4 sandwiches.