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‘Pepperoni’ Butter

Name: ‘Pepperoni’ Butter
Prep time: 4 min 59 s
Cook time: 4 min 59 s
Total time: 9 min 59 s
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup melted vegan butter, such as earth balance; 3 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 tablespoon toasted fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoon sea salt

May 3, 2021

This vegan spread tastes just like your favorite pizza topping

‘Pepperoni’ Butter recipe - The Daily Meal

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Ingredients like crushed red pepper, toasted fennel seeds and garlic powder lend a bold, smoky flavor to this vegan butter. Spread it over crusty bread and close your eyes—it tastes just like a pizza!

This recipe comes from ION Restaurant in Middletown, Connecticut, and was originally published in the Hartford Courant.

Ready in

10 m

5 m

(prepare time)

5 m

(cook time)

Servings

291

Calories Per Serving

Ingredients

1 Cup melted vegan butter, such as Earth Balance
3 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 Tablespoon toasted fennel seeds
1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
2 Teaspoons sea salt

Directions

Step 1: In a skillet, combine 1 cup melted vegan butter, 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 2: Over medium heat, sauté all ingredients together until the butter begins to brown. Add 2 teaspoons sea salt.

Step 3: Mix all ingredients until smooth. Serve with warm bread.