Butter Board Recipe
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Butter Board Recipe
Description
The Butter Board recipe starts with olive oil-fried thin garlic slices, which add a savory crispness atop cold, softened unsalted butter spread on a wooden board. Crushed nuts lend crunch, while fresh chives and dill bring herbaceous brightness. Zests from orange and lemon add citrus fragrance and subtle acidity. Red pepper flakes introduce gentle heat, balanced by a drizzle of honey for sweetness and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt to enhance flavors. This board is served with toasted bread and radishes, offering a mix of textures and complementary tastes suitable for an appetizer or snack.
Variations to customize the butter board include adding jams, harissa, chili crisp, salami, or pickled onions, paired with assorted fresh herbs and nuts for different flavor profiles. The recipe notes that the nutritional information is based on pistachios as the nut choice and excludes the bread and radish accompaniments. The balance of rich butter and fresh, crunchy, and aromatic toppings makes this a distinctive spread to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
- 1 cup butter cold softened, 2 sticks, high quality, unsalted
- 1/2 cup nuts crushed, of choice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon dill torn sprigs
- 1 orange zested
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 3 tablespoons honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add oil.
- Once oil is hot add sliced garlic and fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir and flip garlic slices to fry on other side for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain onto paper towels.
- Spread cold softened butter onto a wooden board.
- Top with crushed nuts, herbs, citrus zest, pepper flakes (if using), a good drizzle of honey and a generous sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
- Serve with toasted bread and radishes.
Notes
- Use cold, softened unsalted butter for easier spreading and best texture.
- Fry garlic slices briefly until golden and crispy to avoid bitterness.
- Serve the butter board with toasted bread, radishes, or crackers for a variety of textures.
- Customize toppings with dollops of jam, harissa, chili crisp, or cured meats for different flavor combinations.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 704mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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