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Russian Compound Butter

By Dawn PerryPhotography by Matt Duckor
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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

  1. 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.

TagsCondimentBeetRoot VegetableVegetableEasyQuickNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianBon Appétit
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