Low Sodium Herb Butter
Elevate your dishes with this flavorful Low Sodium Herb Butter, a perfect blend of creamy unsalted butter and fresh, aromatic herbs. Packed with vibrant parsley, dill, and chives, along with zesty lemon, minced garlic, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper, this recipe is a heart-healthy alternative to traditional herb butters. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a versatile addition to your kitchen, ideal for spreading on warm breads, melting over roasted vegetables, or enhancing the flavor of grilled meats. With no added salt, it’s a guilt-free way to add richness and aroma to your meals while keeping sodium in check. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or meal prepping for the week, this homemade herb butter promises effortless gourmet flavor with a healthy twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Place the softened unsalted butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the chopped fresh parsley, dill, and chives into the bowl with the butter.
Grate the lemon zest and add it to the butter mixture.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.
Add freshly ground black pepper to the butter mixture.
Using a fork or spatula, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Taste the mixture and adjust the herbs as needed to suit your preference.
Transfer the herb butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll it into a log shape.
Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm, before using.
Slice as needed to use on warm dishes like grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 192.1 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.5 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 173 mg | 4% | |
*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.
