Herbed Butter
Recipe by Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN
- Prep time 10 minutes
- Cook time 40 minutes
- Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, fresh oregano or fresh rosemary
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Just a few ingredients generate a magnitude of flavor in this savory, herbed butter.
Instructions
- In small bowl combine butter, chives, thyme, garlic and pepper. Stir until well mixed. Spoon into small bowl or crock. (Or shape into 4-inch-long log.) Cover and refrigerate.
- Before serving bring butter mixture to room temperature. Serve with bread, baked potatoes, grilled beef or grilled chicken.
Yield: 1/2 cup; 8 servings
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 100
- Carbohydrate: 0g (0%)
- Protein: 0g (0%)
- Total Fat: 12g (18%)
- Saturated Fat: 7g (35%)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg (10%)
- Sodium: 90mg (4%)
- Dietary Fiber: 0g (0%)
- Calcium: 0%
*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
