Artificial Food Coloring Free Cumin-Lime Herb Oil
This bright, aromatic herb oil is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Warm olive oil blooms whole cumin and coriander seeds until the kitchen smells incredible, then fresh cilantro, parsley, and a hit of lime zest get stirred in for a finish that's herby, citrusy, and just a little spicy from the red pepper flakes. The whole process is completely from scratch, which means there's no mystery about what's actually in the bottle — no synthetic dyes, no artificial additives, just real spices, fresh herbs, and good oil. That matters more than you'd think, since plenty of store-bought flavored oils and condiments sneak in colorants to make them look more vibrant on the shelf. Here, the gorgeous golden-green color comes entirely from the ingredients themselves. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, flatbreads, or a simple bowl of hummus, and it instantly elevates whatever it lands on. Make a jar at the start of the week 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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