Russian Compound Butter

Name: Russian Compound Butter
Yield: Servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup shredded red beets; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

By Dawn PerryPhotography by Matt Duckor

October 28, 2013

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Compound butter is a great way to get flavor into a roast chicken. Here's a Russian-inspired version

Recipe information

Yield
Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

1/4 cup shredded red beets

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1
Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
Step 2
DO AHEAD: Butter can be made 5 days ahead. Wrap tightly and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.

TagsCondiment Beet Root Vegetable Vegetable Easy Quick Nut Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Bon Appétit

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