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Spiced Oil

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This vibrant spiced oil transforms ordinary olive oil into a complex, aromatic condiment bursting with fresh herbal notes and subtle heat. By gently infusing high-quality olive oil with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and basil, you create a luxurious base that elevates simple ingredients. The addition of citrus slices and red pepper adds a bright, zesty kick that cuts through richness. Perfect for tossing with hot pasta, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or using as a finishing oil for soups and stews. It captures the essence of a Mediterranean kitchen in a bottle, offering a versatile flavor boost that enhances any meal with minimal effort.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 1
Calories: 1975.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This vibrant spiced oil transforms ordinary olive oil into a complex, aromatic condiment bursting with fresh herbal notes and subtle heat. By gently infusing high-quality olive oil with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and basil, you create a luxurious base that elevates simple ingredients. The addition of citrus slices and red pepper adds a bright, zesty kick that cuts through richness. Perfect for tossing with hot pasta, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or using as a finishing oil for soups and stews. It captures the essence of a Mediterranean kitchen in a bottle, offering a versatile flavor boost that enhances any meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 Carrot
  • 1 Slice Lime
  • 1 Slice Lemon
  • 1 Fresh Bay leaf
  • 4 Fresh Basil leaves
  • 1 Sprig Thyme
  • 3 Garlic Cloves- unpeeled
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 Slice Red pepper
  • 3 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 1 Sprig Fresh rosemary
  • 1 Slice Tomato
  • 2 Shallots
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper
  • 1 Scallion
Directions
  1. 1
    Peel the garlic cloves, shallots, and scallion, then roughly chop all vegetables including the carrot, red pepper slice, tomato slice, lime slice, and lemon slice.
  2. 2
    Place the chopped vegetables, fresh basil leaves, thyme sprig, rosemary sprig, bay leaf, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into a clean, dry glass jar.
  3. 3
    Pour the olive oil over the ingredients in the jar, ensuring everything is fully submerged.
  4. 4
    Seal the jar tightly and set it aside in a cool, dark place for at least 4 days to allow the flavors to infuse.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1975.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 212.8g328%
Saturated Fat 29.8g149%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 18.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 26.1g9%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g39%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 5.7g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: spiced oil, infused oil, olive oil, garlic oil, herb oil, italian dressing, pasta sauce, salad oil, rosemary, thyme, basil, garlic, red pepper, lemon, lime, shallots, bay leaf, homemade, condiment, finisher
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