Candida Diet Friendly Cumin-Lime Herb Oil
Bright, herby, and alive with warm spice, this finishing oil punches well above its weight for something so simple to put together. Toasting whole cumin and coriander seeds in olive oil before straining them out is the move that makes everything click — you get deep, bloomy flavor without any gritty texture in the final drizzle. Fresh cilantro, parsley, and a hit of lime zest keep it vibrant and clean, which is exactly what you want when you're cooking without sugar, vinegar, or fermented ingredients that tend to sneak into store-bought condiments and sauces. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no second-guessing whether something hidden is going to throw off your approach. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, grain bowls, or even a simple piece of fish and the whole plate feels finished and intentional. It comes together quickly and keeps in the fridge for a few days, making it one of those small-batch staples worth having on hand all week.
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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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