Low Sodium Herb Butter

Elevate your cooking with this flavorful Low Sodium Herb Butter, a healthier twist on a classic kitchen staple. Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this recipe combines creamy unsalted butter with a medley of fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and chives, plus the bright zest of lemon and a hint of garlic for an irresistible depth of flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile compound butter is ideal for spreading, melting, or enhancing dishes like grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or warm bread. With its rich, aromatic profile and easy preparation, this homemade herb butter is a must-have for any home chef seeking low sodium yet gourmet taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Place the softened unsalted butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh parsley, dill, and chives into the bowl with the butter.

Step 3

Grate the lemon zest and add it to the butter mixture.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Add freshly ground black pepper to the butter mixture.

Step 6

Using a fork or spatula, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.

Step 7

Taste the mixture and adjust the herbs as needed to suit your preference.

Step 8

Transfer the herb butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll it into a log shape.

Step 9

Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm, before using.

Step 10

Slice as needed to use on warm dishes like grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(255.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1717.6

Total Fat 192.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 39.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 2.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 93.4mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 173.1mg	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: 98.4%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 1.0%