Coconut 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 deeply aromatic and brilliantly green. A touch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick, while optional lemon zest lifts the whole thing with a bright, citrusy edge. The technique is straightforward — gently warming the oils, steeping the herbs, then straining for a silky, clean finish — and the result looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Many flavored oils on store shelves sneak in unexpected additives or tropical-derived ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bottle. Drizzle it over crusty bread, spoon it onto grilled vegetables, or use it as a finishing touch on pasta — it earns its place at the table every single time.
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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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