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Tomato herb butter smeared on a piece of crust sourdough bread placed on a speckled stoneware plate on a circular brown serving platter

Tomato Herb Butter

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
Tomato Herb Butter can be spread on bread, used as a topping for grilled meats or vegetables, or added to pasta dishes for an extra burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 sticks
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep the Tomatoes

  • Adjust your oven rack to the closest position under the broiler and preheat the broiler.
  • Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and broil for 6-9 minutes, until the skins start to brown and wrinkle.
  • Allow the broiled tomatoes to cool to room temperature.

Step 2: Make the Herbed Butter

  • Once the tomatoes have cooled, combine them with the softened butter, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
  • Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined, about 30-60 seconds.
  • For a touch of spice, add red pepper flakes and pulse a few more times.

Step 3: Shape and Store

  • Transfer the soft butter mixture to a small bowl or shape it into a log using plastic wrap.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until firm, then enjoy as desired.

Notes

Serve the tomato butter as is or place in the refrigerator. Tomato butter can last up to 1 week in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 668IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword 5-ingredient
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