Watercress Sandwiches with Chili-Lime Butter

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• room temperature
• 1/4 cup minced seeded jalapeno chilies
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
• 8 thin slices whole grain bread
• 1 bunch watercress
• thick stems trimmed

Instructions

1. Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. (Chili-lime butter can be made 1 week ahead.
4. Cover and refrigerate.
5. Bring to room temperature before using.)
6. Spread chili-lime butter on 4 bread slices.
7. Top with watercress.
8. Top with remaining bread slices.
9. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.