Caffeine Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
This compound butter is the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of bread, a grilled steak, or a pile of roasted vegetables feel genuinely special. Bright parsley, punchy garlic, a hint of lemon zest, and just enough heat from optional red pepper flakes come together in a way that's bold without being complicated. The whole process takes only a few minutes of hands-on effort — you're essentially just mixing, rolling, and chilling — and the result is a beautiful little log you can slice into elegant rounds whenever the mood strikes. Since every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant- and dairy-based with zero stimulants to worry about, it's a completely clean fit for anyone keeping caffeine out of their diet. Store-bought flavored butters can sometimes hide unexpected additives, so making your own puts you fully in control of what goes on your plate. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, meaning one quick batch pays off for weeks of effortless, restaurant-worthy finishing touches.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and evenly spreadable, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir and fold until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter with no streaks.
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