Artificial Flavors Free Cumin-Lime Herb Oil
This bright, aromatic herb oil is built entirely from real, whole ingredients — toasted spices, fresh citrus, and garden herbs — with absolutely nothing artificial standing between you and serious flavor. Cumin and coriander seeds are gently cracked and bloomed in warm olive oil until the kitchen smells incredible, then strained out so you're left with a silky, spice-kissed base. Fresh lime zest and juice go in next, followed by cilantro and flat-leaf parsley, giving the finished oil a vibrant, herbaceous punch that bottled dressings simply cannot replicate. It's the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more intentional — drizzled over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, grain bowls, or warm flatbread. Because every single component is something you can see and name, there's no guesswork about what's actually in it, which is exactly the point. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 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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