Tomatsmør (Tomato Butter)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 15

Easy to make tomato butter that pairs well with any bread or cracker

by The Chefin Spread

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
	2 tablespoons tomato paste
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

203

Sugar

Fat

22g

Tomatsmør (Tomato Butter) is a simple and tasty spread that can be paired with any kind of bread or crackers. The recipe uses just four ingredients; butter, tomato paste, salt and sugar. The butter is first whipped until smooth and then mixed with the other ingredients. It is then stored in the fridge for later use. The tomato butter has a rich and creamy texture and is slightly tangy due to the tomato paste. It is perfect for a quick and easy snack.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, add softened butter and mix until smooth.
2.	Add tomato paste, salt and sugar to the bowl and mix until all ingredients are incorporated well.
3.	Transfer the tomato butter to a small container and store in the fridge.

PROS

Tomato butter is easy and quick to make and can be paired with any type of bread or crackers.
The recipe uses simple ingredients that can be easily found in most kitchens.

CONS

Tomato butter is high in fat and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.
It needs to be stored in the fridge and taken out at least 10 minutes before use to make it spreadable.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium and folate. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and helps in protecting the body from damage caused by free radicals. Potassium is essential for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels while folate helps in the production of red blood cells.