Gut Friendly Compound Garlic Herb Butter
Rich, herby, and deeply aromatic, this compound butter transforms even the simplest meal into something that feels intentional and special. Softened unsalted butter gets folded together with minced garlic, fresh parsley, chives, thyme, and a bright hit of lemon zest — ingredients that are as clean and recognizable as it gets. For anyone managing a sensitive gut, knowing exactly what's going into your food matters, and this recipe keeps things completely transparent with no hidden additives, preservatives, or mystery fillers you'd find in store-bought flavored butters. The fresh herbs bring more than just flavor — they add a gentle, natural brightness that feels nourishing rather than heavy. Once you roll it into a log and chill it, you've got a versatile condiment ready to melt over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or warm bread whenever you need it. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer for up to two months, so a little effort now pays off in easy, gut-conscious flavor all week long.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl and beat with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and spreadable.
- 2
Add the minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir and fold until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
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