Paleo Cumin-Lime Herb Oil
Bright, grassy, and just a little smoky, this herb oil is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Whole cumin and coriander seeds are gently cracked and bloomed in olive oil until fragrant, coaxing out a depth of flavor that ground spices simply can't match. Once the infused oil cools, fresh cilantro, parsley, lime zest, and a squeeze of lime juice go in — layering herbal freshness right on top of that warm, toasty base. Every single ingredient here is completely in line with ancestral eating principles: no grains, no legumes, no refined anything, just real food doing what real food does best. It works beautifully as a finishing drizzle over grilled meat, roasted vegetables, or a simple bowl of cauliflower rice, and it comes together with almost no effort. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — it genuinely elevates even the most basic weeknight plate.
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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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