Herb and Garlic Butter Spread
Elevate your culinary creations with this luxurious Herb and Garlic Butter Spread, a flavorful blend of creamy, softened butter infused with fresh parsley, chives, and thyme. Enhanced with the bold zest of minced garlic, a splash of lemon juice, and a hint of black pepper for balance, this easy spread is ready in just 10 minutes but tastes like gourmet magic. Perfect for slathering on warm, crusty bread, enriching grilled meats, or enhancing roasted vegetables, this versatile recipe amplifies flavor in every bite. With simple ingredients and no cooking required, this herb-packed butter is a must-have kitchen staple for any home chef looking to add elegance and flavor to their meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks, softened) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (finely chopped) fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) black pepper
Instructions
Place the softened butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the finely chopped parsley, chives, and thyme leaves to the bowl with the butter.
Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Using a spatula or fork, mix everything together until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
Transfer the herb and garlic butter to a small serving dish or roll it into a log using parchment paper for easy slicing.
Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a spread for bread, crackers, or as a topping for grilled meats, vegetables, or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 17 mg | 0% | |
*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.
