Heart-Healthy Classic Butter Sauce (Beurre Blanc)

Elevate your dishes with this Heart-Healthy Classic Butter Sauce (Beurre Blanc), a lighter take on the traditional French beurre blanc that’s perfect for clean and flavorful dining. Made with a base of extra-virgin olive oil and enriched with just a touch of unsalted butter, this recipe reduces saturated fats without sacrificing the luxurious texture and tangy, aromatic flavor you love. A delicate blend of white wine, shallots, vegetable broth, and fresh lemon juice create a perfectly balanced sauce, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds the finishing touch. Quick and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, this heart-healthy beurre blanc pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or steamed vegetables for a gourmet dining experience that’s both indulgent and nourishing.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped shallots to the pan, and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the white wine and white wine vinegar. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Let it boil until the liquid reduces by half.

Step 4

Once reduced, add the vegetable broth and lower the heat to medium. Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the pan from the heat and begin whisking in the cubes of unsalted butter one by one, ensuring each cube is fully melted before adding the next.

Step 6

Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 7

Return the pan briefly to low heat, whisking continuously until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the sauce just before serving.

Step 9

Serve the heart-healthy beurre blanc with your favorite grilled fish or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(283.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	566.2

Total Fat 50.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62.9mg	0%
Sodium 637.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 2.9g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 14.2IU	0%
Calcium 34.0mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 251.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.1%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 6.2%