Vegan Garlic Butter
Gentle heat wakes up the garlic in this plant-based butter without browning it. The chilled spread melts into warm bread in a rich, savory streak.

Recipe link
Prep time5 min
Cook time5 min
Total time20 MINUTES
- Course
- Condiments
- Cuisine
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 101
Ingredients
Butter
- 1 cup vegan butter
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: Add the vegan butter to a small saucepan over low heat until completely melted.1 cup vegan butter
- Bloom the Seasonings: Stir in the granulated garlic, granulated onion, and kosher salt. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring regularly, until fragrant. Do not allow the butter to brown.2 tsp granulated garlic, 2 tsp granulated onion, ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Cool the Butter: Remove from the heat and allow the garlic butter to cool for about 10 minutes so the flavors continue to develop.prepared garlic butter
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. Rewarm gently before serving if a melted butter is desired.
Notes
- Low Heat: Keep the heat low so the garlic and onion become aromatic without scorching.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Customize It: Fresh parsley, chives, rosemary, thyme, or lemon zest can be stirred in after cooking for different flavor variations.
- Serving Suggestions: Brush over Homemade Focaccia Croutons, stir into Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes, or drizzle over Roasted Eggplant Bruschetta.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Per 1 tablespoon
- Calories
- 101
- Carbohydrates
- 0 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 11 g
- Saturated Fat
- 3 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 4 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 64 mg
- Potassium
- 8 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 0 g
- Vitamin A
- 385 IU
- Vitamin C
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 2 mg
- Iron
- 0 mg
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Airtight storage container