Herb Butter
A quick, flavorful compound butter made with fresh chives and parsley. Perfect for melting over steak, spreading on bread, or tossing with vegetables.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 102
- Protein
- 0g
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the 1/2 cup softened butter in a small bowl. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if it is not already soft.
- 2
Add the 2 tbsp chopped chives, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1/4 tsp salt to the butter.
- 3
Mash and stir with a fork until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the butter, about 1 minute.
- 4
Spoon the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap, shape into a log about 1 inch thick, and roll tightly. Twist the ends to seal.
- 5
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm, or use immediately as a soft spread. Slice or dollop as needed.
Tools you’ll need
- Small bowl
- Fork
- Plastic wrap
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