Barley Free Bright Italian Herb Oil
This vibrant herb oil is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Warm olive oil coaxes every last drop of flavor from fresh basil, parsley, and oregano, turning a handful of simple ingredients into something that looks and smells absolutely stunning. The gentle steeping process — no hard simmer, no smoke — keeps the herbs bright and the oil a gorgeous, jewel-toned green. A hit of red pepper flakes and optional lemon zest give it just enough personality to stand on its own as a dipping oil or to finish a bowl of pasta, a grilled protein, or crusty bread. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this is a completely clean recipe — every ingredient is naturally free of barley and any grain-based additives, so there's no label-squinting required. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and stores beautifully in the fridge, ready to drizzle whenever you need a fast, impressive flourish.
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8 servings
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, packed
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Roughly chop the basil and parsley leaves on a cutting board, or bruise them lightly with a mortar and pestle until the leaves are broken down and fragrant — this helps release their color and flavor into the oil.
- 2
Combine the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic-infused olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm until the oil is just hot to the touch and shimmers slightly, about 2–3 minutes — do not let it simmer or smoke.
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