Mediterranean Butter (Greek Butter)

Have you ever made Mediterranean compound butter? If not know this, compound butter is the ultimate secret weapon of chefs. I am thrilled to share a Mediterranean butter butter recipe that will elevate your culinary creations to new heights.

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Table of Contents

• Why You’ll Love This Mediterranean Butter Recipe
• Why is it Called Compound Butter?
• Ingredients for Mediterranean Butter
• How to Make Greek Butter
• Mediterranean Spice Blend
• What Kind Of Butter Do You Eat On Mediterranean Diet
• Is Butter Good on a Mediterranean Diet?
• Does Compound Butter Need to Be Refrigerated?
• Does Compound Butter Go Bad
• How Long Can Butter Be Unrefrigerated Before it Goes Bad?
• The Best Roasted Garlic Compound Butter

Why You’ll Love This Mediterranean Butter Recipe

This Mediterranean compound butter is so rich in flavor that it will compltely revolutionize your cooking. My mom invented it to go with her Greek Cod recipe (which is out of this world). Mostly due to the amazing flavors in compound butter.

We created a Mediterranean spice blend before making this compound butter and when you combine this bright and peppery seasoning with the magic of butter amazing culinary miracles happen.

Why is it Called Compound Butter?

Well, the term “compound” refers to the process of incorporating additional flavors into butter, creating a delightful fusion of tastes and aromas. It’s like taking plain butter and turning it into a flavor-packed masterpiece!

The french invented the concept of compound butter and called it beurre composé.

Ingredients for Mediterranean Butter

• 1 tsp Fresh Orange Juice
• 1 C Butter
• 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley
• 1/2 tsp Fresh Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Basil

How to Make Greek Butter

• 2 hours ahead remove butter from the fridge and leave at room temperature to soften or soften in the microwave.
• Juice one orange or use store bought orange juice.
• Stir the orange juice, parsley, oregano, garlic powder and basil into the butter until it’s evenly combined.
• Pour the compound butter onto a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the butter in the plastic to form a log. Place the plastic wrapped butter in the fridge and allow it to harden. Once the butter is hard. Remove it from the plastic and enjoy.

Mediterranean Spice Blend

You are going to simply love this mediterranean spice blend recipe. Trust me as soon as you start using it everyone is going to start asking you for the recipe.

This rub is bursting with flavor: The Mediterranean spice blend brings together a harmonious combination of herbs and spices that create a rich and aromatic flavor profile, enhancing any dish it touches.

What Kind Of Butter Do You Eat On Mediterranean Diet

The mediterranean diet is rich in vegetables, fresh fish, some meat, olive oil and whole grains. Processed foods like refined or hydrogenated oils or margarine.

Some butter is considered O.K. on a Mediterranean diet. Though the type of butter recommended is grass fed and ideally from a goat or sheep.

Is Butter Good on a Mediterranean Diet?

Some grass fed butter is helpful on a Mediterranean diet. The fat from the butter will help satiate you and keep you full. While vitamins and minerals from the butter will help fortify your body.

Everyone thinks that butter is bad for your. But in truth it’s easy to break down and good for us in small doses. If you don’t have heart disease, high cholesterol or are obese butter is helpful.

Grass fed butter is rich in vitamin K2, beta carotene, unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamin A! Most of my clients who are lactose intolerant have no problem digesting butter. This is because butter is made up mostly of fat instead of milk solids that contain lactose.

Does Compound Butter Need to Be Refrigerated?

If you want your compound butter to last as long as possible you should keep it in the fridge. Although compound butter will last for up to one day on the counter.

If you make the Mediterranean butter with salted butter it will last longer than it would with unsalted butter. Because salt is a natural preservatives.

Does Compound Butter Go Bad

Yes this compound butter will go bad after five days because of the fresh herbs in it. If you leave it on the counter it will spoil in one day.

How Long Can Butter Be Unrefrigerated Before it Goes Bad?

Unrefrigerated butter will last for one day before it goes bad. Salted butter lasts longer than unsalted butter because salt is a natural preservative.

The Best Roasted Garlic Compound Butter

Have you ever made roasted garlic compound butter? If not know this, compound butter is the ultimate secret weapon of chefs. I am thrilled to share a roasted garlic compound butter recipe that will elevate your culinary creations to new heights.

The combination of caramelized roasted garlic and savory butter creates the perfect base for roasted vegetables, steaks and more.