EPICUREAN HERB BUTTER

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You won't believe how versatile this butter is! Once you try it, you'll want to keep this on hand constantly. (Keeps for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.)

Provided by Fauve

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 15m

Yield 1 stick

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
2 teaspoons basil, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chives, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon or 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature (not margarine)

Steps:

  • Place all the herbs, garlic, pepper, and butter in a small mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until slightly fluffy. (or, you can do the mixing with a mixer or food processor).
  • Place a 12" square piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper on your work surface and mound the flavored butter in the center.
  • Roll herb butter into cylinder shape within plastic, twisting the ends to compress the butter.
  • Chill the butter in the refrigerator or freeze until firm.
  • USE IN VEGETABLES: A pat of this butter in steamed vegetables really perks up the flavor! Try adding to corn, rice, beans... let your imagination run wild!
  • USE ON GRILLED MEATS: Add pats of herb butter on top of just-off-the-grill steaks. Let steaks "rest" for 5 minutes before serving.
  • USE TO MAKE GARLIC BREAD: Spread softened herb butter onto 1" slices of Italian bread. Shake on some parmesan cheese, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and broil until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832, Fat 92.4, SaturatedFat 58.4, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 657.4, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.1

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