PCOS Friendly Bright Italian Herb Oil
Extra-virgin olive oil is one of the most celebrated ingredients for supporting hormonal balance, and this vibrant herb oil leans into that fully with two kinds — a base of quality EVOO plus garlic-infused olive oil for depth without the digestive irritation raw garlic can sometimes cause. Fresh basil and flat-leaf parsley are steeped in gently warmed oil until it turns a stunning deep green, creating something that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. The low-and-slow warming technique is key here: keeping the heat gentle preserves the polyphenols and antioxidants in the olive oil rather than cooking them off, which matters when you're eating with your hormones in mind. A pinch of red pepper flakes and a hit of lemon zest lift the whole thing, giving it brightness and a little kick that makes you want to drizzle it on absolutely everything. Use it as a dipping oil with crusty bread, spoon it over roasted vegetables, or finish a grain bowl with a generous pour — it's the kind of condiment that quietly upgrades every meal it touches. Make a batch, strain it into a jar, and keep it in the fridge for the week ahead.
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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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