Mustard 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 draws out the deep green color and fragrance of fresh basil and parsley, while garlic-infused oil adds a mellow, savory backbone that builds real depth without any fuss. A pinch of red pepper flakes and a hit of lemon zest keep things bright and just a little bold. Because the recipe relies entirely on fresh herbs, quality olive oil, and simple pantry spices, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no emulsifiers, no condiment blends, no label-reading required. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and works beautifully as a bread dipping oil, a drizzle over roasted vegetables, or spooned onto grilled proteins straight from the jar. Make a batch ahead and keep it in the fridge; it only gets better as the flavors settle.
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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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