Citrus Free Garlic Mint Herb Oil
Herb-infused oils can be surprisingly tricky to navigate when you're avoiding citrus, since many store-bought versions sneak in lemon zest, orange peel, or citrus-derived preservatives to brighten the flavor. This one skips all of that entirely, relying instead on a gorgeous trio of mint, flat-leaf parsley, and thyme to do the heavy lifting. The slow, gentle warming of garlic in extra-virgin olive oil is where the magic starts — coaxing out a mellow, golden depth without any bitterness. Once the herbs steep off the heat, the oil turns a soft, luminous green and smells absolutely incredible. It's the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more intentional — drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled bread, or a simple bowl of soup and watch people ask what your secret is. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, clean finish that looks as good as it tastes. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for that little jar all week long.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil and smashed garlic cloves in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn pale gold at the edges, about 6–8 minutes — watch closely, as garlic can brown quickly and turn bitter.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and add the mint leaves, parsley, and thyme sprigs. Let the herbs steep in the warm oil, off the heat, for 15–20 minutes, until the oil is deeply fragrant and has taken on a light green tint.
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