Blarney Butter

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Tasty Blarney Butter recipe with spinach, parsley, mint, sage and unsalted butter

by The Chefin Spread

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

185

Sugar

Fat

21g

Blarney butter is a simple and delicious spread made with spinach, parsley, mint, sage and unsalted butter. It's a great way to add some healthy greens to your diet, and it's perfect for spreading on toast or crackers, or as a dip for vegetables. The herbs give the butter a rich flavor, and the spinach provides vitamins and minerals. Blarney butter is easy to make, and it's a great alternative to traditional butter or margarine spreads. Give it a try and see how delicious and healthy it can be!

Instructions

1.	Wash the spinach, parsley, mint and sage leaves and pat them dry.
2.	Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent the butter from burning.
3.	Add the spinach, parsley, mint, sage and a pinch of salt to the melted butter and stir to combine.
4.	Cook the mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the herbs are fragrant.
5.	Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
6.	Transfer mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth.
7.	Scrape the mixture into a bowl, cover it and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
8.	Spread Blarney butter on toast, crackers or use it as a dip for vegetables.

PROS

Blarney butter is a delicious and healthy spread that can be used on toast, crackers, or as a dip for vegetables.
It has a rich flavor from the herbs, and it’s easy to make.
Blarney butter is also a great way to add spinach and other greens to your diet.

CONS

Blarney butter is high in fat due to the butter, and should be used in moderation if you’re watching your fat intake.
It’s also high in calories compared to other spreads, so it’s important to be mindful of portion sizes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Blarney butter has several health benefits. The spinach and herbs provide vitamins and minerals, while the butter adds healthy fats to the recipe. Spinach is particularly high in vitamin K and C, and is a great source of iron. Parsley is rich in vitamin K and antioxidants, while mint has anti-inflammatory properties. Sage also contains antioxidants and is known to have antimicrobial properties that can help prevent infections.

	1 leaf spinach
	3 sprigs parsley
	2 sprigs mint
	2 sage leaves
	3 ounces unsalted butter
	1 pinch salt