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Healthy Recipes using Unsalted Butter

Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Vegetables

A vibrant mix of seasonal vegetables roasted to perfection with a savory garlic herb butter that enhances their natural flavors.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 cups mixed seasonal vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
  3. Toss the mixed vegetables with the garlic herb butter, spread them on a baking sheet, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

Lemon Butter Grilled Salmon

A light and zesty grilled salmon dish, enhanced with a rich lemon butter sauce that complements the fish beautifully.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, mix melted unsalted butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then brush with the lemon butter mixture.
  3. Grill the salmon for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through, basting with more lemon butter as desired.

Creamy Avocado Butter Spread

A nutritious and creamy spread made with ripe avocados and unsalted butter, perfect for toast or as a dip.

Ingredients
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mash the avocado until smooth.
  2. Mix in the melted unsalted butter and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve immediately on whole-grain toast or as a dip with vegetable sticks.

Unsalted Butter Quinoa Pilaf

A wholesome quinoa pilaf cooked in unsalted butter, mixed with colorful vegetables and herbs for a nutritious side dish.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
  2. In a pot, melt the unsalted butter, add the quinoa, and toast for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the vegetables and parsley before serving.

Herbed Butter Stuffed Chicken Breast

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful herb butter, ensuring each bite is tender and full of taste.

Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix unsalted butter with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, stuff with the herb butter, secure with toothpicks, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.

Cinnamon Honey Butter for Sweet Potatoes

A delightful cinnamon honey butter made with unsalted butter, perfect for drizzling over roasted sweet potatoes.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
Instructions
  1. Roast sweet potatoes in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes until tender.
  2. In a small bowl, mix melted unsalted butter, honey, and cinnamon.
  3. Drizzle the cinnamon honey butter over the roasted sweet potatoes before serving.

Unsalted Butter and Spinach Frittata

A protein-packed frittata made with fresh spinach and unsalted butter, perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In an oven-safe skillet, melt the unsalted butter and sauté the spinach until wilted.
  3. Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper, pour over the spinach, sprinkle with feta, and bake for 15-20 minutes until set.

Unsalted Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Deliciously chewy oatmeal cookies made with unsalted butter, oats, and a hint of cinnamon for a healthy treat.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar, then mix in the egg.
  3. Stir in oats, flour, and cinnamon until combined, drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Unsalted Butter and Garlic Shrimp

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over whole grain pasta for a healthy meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces whole grain pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp and cook until pink.
  3. Toss the cooked pasta with the garlic shrimp and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Unsalted Butter and Almond Flour Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes made with almond flour and unsalted butter, perfect for a gluten-free breakfast option.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix almond flour, eggs, melted unsalted butter, baking powder, and almond milk until smooth.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, pour in batter to form pancakes, and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  3. Serve with fresh fruit or maple syrup.