Description
A simple and flavorful basil infused olive oil that enhances your dishes with a fresh herbal taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add the basil leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Strain the oil into a clean bottle.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Store the oil in an airtight container.
- Use within 2 weeks for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: basil infused olive oil, herb oil, homemade condiment