PCOS Friendly Garlic Ginger Herb Oil
Extra-virgin olive oil is already a cornerstone of hormone-supportive eating, and this infused version takes it somewhere genuinely special. Gently warming the oil with garlic and ginger coaxes out their anti-inflammatory compounds without scorching away the good stuff, so you get all the flavor and all the benefit in one silky pour. Fresh parsley, basil, and thyme steep in the residual heat, layering in bright, garden-forward notes that make this taste far more luxurious than the short ingredient list suggests. Managing PCOS often means being thoughtful about what fats and additives sneak into your food, and making your own finishing oil means you know exactly what's in the bottle — no fillers, no seed oils, no mystery preservatives. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swirl it into soups, or use it as a dipping oil for a crusty slice of bread when you want something that feels indulgent but is genuinely working in your favor. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so one small batch quietly upgrades everything you cook for the rest of the week.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, garlic slices, and ginger in a small saucepan over the lowest possible heat. Warm gently until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form lazily around the garlic and ginger, about 8–10 minutes — the garlic should turn just barely golden at the edges but not brown. Watch closely, as garlic can scorch quickly.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the parsley, basil, and thyme. Let the herbs steep in the hot oil for 15 minutes, until the oil is deeply fragrant and the herbs are wilted.
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