Рецепт Herbed Garlic Butter with Feta and Lemon
Last month I showed you my backyard garden, or at least the beginnings of it. We finished building the trellis in the middle, and had the iron fence and gate installed since then. We still need to get our irrigation system finished up and finish the walking paths in between our planter boxes, but it’s coming together!
Anyone who follows me on Instagram knows I’ve been kicking back for the past week in a tropical paradise. I’ll show you more of that in the next week or two when I share a couple of my favorite Hawaiian recipes. I’m thinking I should give away some of my favorite beach-y things too, what do you guys think?
I started out with some oregano and basil from the garden
and that feta that I crumbed up
Just take some softened butter (not melted, just soft enough to mash up) and toss in the feta, fresh herbs, minced garlic, and tangy lemon zest. Also a few cracks of black pepper and a tiny pinch of kosher salt.
Mix it up until it’s smooth and everything is incorporated.
You can use it right away, although I prefer to let it sit in the fridge for a few hours (or up to a day or 2) beforehand because all of the flavors really intensify. Spread it on baguette slices (great side dish or appetizer) or mix it in to fresh veggies hot off the grill. It’s even yummy on hot pasta. You can also make garlic bread like I did by spreading it on a baguette and popping it under the broiler, or on a hot grill with the lid shut for a minute or two.
If you toast it, you’ll want to eat it right away since feta cheese can get a little chewy once it’s cooked and then cooled.
But hot out of the oven can’t be beat. The lemon and feta are tangy and the butter and garlic just melt in your mouth. The flavor of the fresh herbs are the perfect blend of flavors and the whole things screams summer.
Whip some up and keep it in your fridge for a fancy dish in minutes!
Herbed Garlic Butter with Feta and Lemon
Recipe by Our Best Bites
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) real butter (not margarine), softened
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 Tablespoon fresh minced basil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh minced oregano
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
Instructions
Stir all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container in fridge for up to a week (or longer if it still looks good!). Spread on bread, or toss with hot grilled veggies, meat, seafood, or pasta. To make garlic bread, spread on baguette and toast until golden brown. Serve immediately.