Heart-Healthy Garlic Butter Sauce
Elevate your favorite dishes with this Heart-Healthy Garlic Butter Sauce, a flavorful twist on classic garlic butter that's perfect for those seeking a lighter alternative without compromising on taste. Made with extra virgin olive oil and plant-based butter, this recipe pairs rich, buttery indulgence with heart-smart ingredients. Fragrant garlic is sautéed to perfection and combined with freshly squeezed lemon juice, vibrant parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper for a balanced, zesty kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over steamed vegetables, grilled fish, or whole-grain pasta. Both easy to prepare and packed with wholesome flavors, this recipe is a must-try for garlic lovers and health-conscious eaters alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted plant-based butter
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.
Once the oil is warm, add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Reduce the heat to low and add the unsalted plant-based butter to the saucepan, stirring until it melts completely.
Mix in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and ground black pepper.
Continue to cook the sauce on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
Serve the garlic butter sauce warm drizzled over steamed vegetables, grilled fish, or pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1193 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
