Brazil Nut Free Fresh Greek Herb Oil
This bright, aromatic herb oil is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste like it came from a sun-drenched Mediterranean kitchen. Garlic-infused olive oil gets gently warmed with fresh oregano, thyme, and rosemary until the herbs release their oils and perfume the whole pan — then a hit of lemon zest and a pinch of red pepper flakes round it all out beautifully. The technique is low and slow on purpose: keeping the heat gentle means the herbs infuse rather than fry, so you get a silky, deeply fragrant result every time. Once strained into a jar, it's ready to drizzle over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a torn hunk of crusty bread. Tree nut concerns are genuinely a non-issue here — every single ingredient is a straightforward pantry or produce staple with no hidden blends or mixed-facility risks to navigate. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, making it a brilliant make-ahead finishing touch that elevates weeknight dinners without any extra effort at the table.
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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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