Gourmet Sun Dried Tomato Butter Recipes

SUN DRIED TOMATO BUTTER (COMPOUND BUTTER)

Steps:

• Leave the butter out at room temperature for a few hours to soften. PRO TIP: cut the cube into little cubes and it will soften faster.
• Snip fresh herbs and sun dried tomatoes in a small mug or glass jar with clean kitchen scissors until the herbs and tomatoes are finely minced.
• Mix soft butter, 1/4 cup finely chopped herbs and sun dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper, in a small bowl with a spatula.
• Place your sun dried tomato butter in a small sealed container with a lid, it will keep in the fridge for a week. Or place on parchment paper in a log shape, roll and twist ends closed-keep in fridge or freeze for longer storage.

GOURMET BURGERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup oil; set aside. In a large skillet, saute sliced onions in 3 Tbsp. reserved oil until softened. Add vinegar. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes., Meanwhile, chop sun-dried tomatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the red onion, seasonings and remaining 7 tsp. of the reserved oil. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 16 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons goat cheese on the center of 8 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes on each side., Place buns, cut side down, on grill until toasted, 1-2 minutes. Serve burgers on buns with onions and, if desired, mixed greens.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO BUTTER

Steps:

• Pulse together all ingredients in a food processor until tomato is finely chopped and butter is pale pink. Transfer to a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper and roll into a log about 1 1/2 inches thick. Twist ends of paper to enclose butter and chill until firm, about 30 minutes.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauce -- In a small saute pan on medium heat, add the wine and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it reduces by half.
• Add in the capers, lemon and butter (make sure the butter is cold), a little at a time and whisk to combine all the butter. Cook another minute or two.
• Remove from the heat and add in the parsley and sundried tomatoes.
• Serve over your favorites.