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Herb Compound Butter Recipes Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes + chilling time
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Herb Compound Butter recipe offers four delicious variations—Garlic Chive Dill, Lemon Thyme, Honey Rosemary Sage, and Sun Dried Tomato Basil. Each combines creamy unsalted butter with fresh herbs and complementary ingredients to elevate your dishes effortlessly. Perfect as a spread, a finishing touch for grilled meats, or stirring into vegetables, these homemade herb butters add a burst of flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Garlic Chive Dill

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • ½ clove garlic, grated
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Lemon Thyme

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Honey Rosemary Sage

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Sun Dried Tomato Basil

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • ½ garlic clove, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter and the ingredients from one of the herb combinations until fully incorporated and evenly mixed.
  2. Shape the Butter: Scoop the mixed herb butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a tight log shape, twisting the ends to seal and secure the shape.
  3. Chill to Set: Place the rolled herb butter in the refrigerator and chill overnight or until firm, allowing the flavors to meld and the butter to solidify for easy slicing and serving.

Notes

  • If substituting vegan butter, omit the salt in each recipe to balance the flavors accordingly.
  • For best flavor, use fresh herbs and soften butter to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Herb compound butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Use the butter to enhance grilled meats, vegetables, or simply spread on warm bread.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 102
  • Sugar: 0.3 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 11.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 31 mg

Find it online: https://evelynseats.com/herb-compound-butter-recipes-recipe/