How to Make Tomato Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tomato butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that is perfect for spreading on toast, sandwiches, or using as a dip for vegetables. It’s made from simple ingredients, including ripe tomatoes, butter, garlic, and a few select herbs and spices. The result is a rich and flavorful spread that will elevate any dish it’s added to.

Tomato butter has a rich, savory flavor that comes from slow-cooking the tomatoes and garlic to concentrate their sweetness and depth. The addition of butt...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and quartered
  • ¼ teaspoon dried red chili flakes
  • salt to taste
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 17 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Preheat the oven's broiler to high heat.
  • Place the tomatoes on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, and place on a rack about 6 inches from the heating element.
  • Broil tomatoes until they start to brown and release their juice, shaking the pan occasionally, so the tomatoes brown all over, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the tomatoes cool to room temperature.
  • Drain tomatoes and place in a food processor. Add thyme, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped, but not completely smooth.
  • Cube the butter and add to the food processor. Blend until butter is completely incorporated into the tomato mixture, scraping down sides of bowl, if necessary, 25 to 30 seconds.
  • Transfer the butter to a small covered dish. May be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Nutrition

    85 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Potassium: 38mg