Herb Butter

Herb Butter

Softened butter blended with fresh herbs and garlic for a savory, melt-away finish.

Total 1 hr Makes 16 oz Calories 102/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

This compound butter combines fresh parsley, chives, and garlic into rich softened butter, then chills into a firm log ready for slicing. Spread it on warm bread, melt it over grilled steak or roasted vegetables, or stir it into mashed potatoes for an herbaceous boost.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

  2. Mash and stir with a rubber spatula or fork until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

  3. Spoon the butter mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape into a rough log.

  4. Roll the parchment or plastic around the butter, twisting the ends to seal, and smooth into an even cylinder about 1 1/2 inches thick.

  5. Refrigerate the wrapped butter log until firm enough to slice, at least 1 hour.

  6. Unwrap and slice into rounds as needed, or keep refrigerated and bring to room temperature before serving.

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    Herb Butter

    This compound butter combines fresh parsley, chives, and garlic into rich softened butter, then chills into a firm log ready for slicing. Spread it on warm bread, melt it over grilled steak or roasted vegetables, or stir it into mashed potatoes for an herbaceous boost.

    1 hr 16 oz 102 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
    • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

    2. 2

      Mash and stir with a rubber spatula or fork until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

    3. 3

      Spoon the butter mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape into a rough log.

    4. 4

      Roll the parchment or plastic around the butter, twisting the ends to seal, and smooth into an even cylinder about 1 1/2 inches thick.

    5. 5

      Refrigerate the wrapped butter log until firm enough to slice, at least 1 hour.

    6. 6

      Unwrap and slice into rounds as needed, or keep refrigerated and bring to room temperature before serving.