Description
A rich, creamy butter infused with fresh Italian herbs, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of lemon zest — perfect for bread, pasta, meats, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, roasted or sautéed until golden
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Ensure the butter is fully softened at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, herbs, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Lay parchment paper flat on the counter.
- Spoon the butter mixture onto the parchment and shape into a log.
- Roll the parchment tightly and twist the ends to secure.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Slice into rounds and serve as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor impact.
- For a vegan option, substitute plant-based butter.
- Freeze in slices for quick use later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: compound butter, Italian butter, herb butter, flavored butter, garlic butter