Beef Free Fresh Greek Herb Oil
Bright, herby, and deeply aromatic, this infused olive oil brings the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your kitchen. Garlic-infused olive oil forms the base, gently warmed with fresh oregano, thyme, and rosemary until the herbs release their oils and perfume the whole pan. A hit of lemon zest and a pinch of red pepper flakes added off the heat give it a lively, citrusy edge that makes it feel anything but plain. The low-and-slow warming method is key — keeping the heat gentle means the herbs infuse rather than fry, so every drop stays vibrant and fragrant. It's completely plant-based by nature, built entirely from fresh herbs, citrus, and quality oil with no animal products in sight. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swipe it across crusty bread, or use it as a finishing touch on whatever comes off the grill. A jar of this in the fridge means you're always one spoonful away from making something taste extraordinary.
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8 servings
- ½ cup garlic-infused olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about ½ lemon)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Combine the garlic-infused olive oil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently until the herbs are fragrant and tiny bubbles just begin to form around them, about 3–4 minutes — do not let the oil simmer or the herbs will fry rather than infuse.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Let the oil steep off the heat for 30 minutes, until cooled to room temperature and deeply fragrant.
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