Anti Inflammatory Cumin-Lime Herb Oil

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

Bright, aromatic, and built from some of the most celebrated ingredients in anti-inflammatory cooking, this herb oil is the kind of condiment that quietly transforms everything it touches. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the base, and warming it low and slow with cracked cumin and coriander seeds coaxes out deep, toasty flavor without any harsh processing or additives you'd find in store-bought infused oils. A hit of red pepper flakes adds gentle heat, while fresh lime zest and juice cut through the richness with a citrusy lift that keeps the whole thing tasting alive. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley bring a grassy, verdant finish loaded with the kind of fresh herbs that support a whole-food, inflammation-conscious approach to eating. The technique is simple — bloom the spices, let the oil cool, strain, and stir in the fresh elements — but the result tastes genuinely considered and restaurant-worthy. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, grain bowls, or even a humble piece of crusty bread and watch it disappear. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.

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Ingredients

8 servings

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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1 ½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp coriander seeds
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp scallion greens, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Lightly crush the cumin seeds and coriander seeds with a mortar and pestle or the flat of a knife — just enough to crack them open, not grind them to powder.
2
Combine the olive oil, crushed cumin seeds, crushed coriander seeds, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the spices begin to sizzle steadily and the oil smells fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely — the spices can darken quickly once they start sizzling.

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