Nitrate & Nitrite Free Bright Italian Herb Oil
This vibrant herb oil is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive — grassy, garlicky, with a gentle kick of red pepper and a whisper of lemon. It's built entirely from fresh herbs, quality olive oil, and a handful of pantry staples, so there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list to worry about. Many store-bought flavored oils and dipping sauces sneak in preservatives or cured-meat-derived additives, but this one is completely clean from start to finish. The technique is simple but smart: gently warming the oils before steeping the herbs coaxes out deep color and maximum flavor without cooking anything into bitterness. Straining the spent herbs leaves you with a silky, jewel-green oil that looks as impressive as it tastes. Drizzle it over crusty bread, spoon it onto grilled vegetables, or use it as a finishing oil for 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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