Butter Board Appetizer

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Country Crock Vegan Butter (softened at room temperature)
• 4 cloves Garlic Cloves (peeled, whole)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for roasting garlic and making chili oil)
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to desired heat)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Honey (optional for sweet contrast)
• 1 pinch Sea Salt (coarse flaky sea salt)
• 1 piece Crusty Bread (Baguette or Artisan Loaf) (sliced into thick pieces for serving)

Instructions

1. Roast Garlic

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the peeled garlic cloves on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap tightly, and roast for 15 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Make Fried Chili Oil

   While the garlic roasts, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and fry for 2‑3 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Butter Base

   Transfer the softened vegan butter to a small bowl. If desired, mash the roasted garlic cloves into a paste and stir into the butter for extra flavor.

   Time: PT2M

4. Chop Fresh Herbs

   Finely chop the fresh chives and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

5. Assemble the Butterboard

   On a serving board, spread the butter (with or without garlic) evenly. Scatter the whole roasted garlic cloves over the butter, drizzle the fried chili oil, sprinkle chopped chives, drizzle honey, and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.

   Time: PT5M

6. Serve

   Slice the crusty bread and serve alongside the butterboard for spreading.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

18g

Fat

14g

Fiber

1g