Mustard Free Fresh Greek Herb Oil
Bright, herby, and deeply aromatic, this infused oil brings the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your kitchen with just a handful of fresh ingredients and a little patience. Garlic-infused olive oil forms the silky base, while oregano, thyme, and rosemary steep together over gentle heat to create something that smells absolutely incredible and tastes even better. A hit of lemon zest and a pinch of red pepper flakes round everything out, giving it a subtle brightness and just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Condiments and finishing oils can be a minefield when you're avoiding mustard, since it hides in everything from vinaigrettes to compound butters — but this one is completely transparent about what's in it. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can drizzle with confidence. The low-and-slow warming method is key here: keeping the heat gentle means the herbs infuse rather than fry, pulling all that fragrant goodness into the oil without turning bitter. Once strained into a clean jar, it keeps in the fridge for up to a week and is endlessly versatile — spoon it over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a torn hunk of crusty bread and watch it disappear fast.
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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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