MSG Free Garlic Mint Herb Oil
Drizzled over roasted vegetables, swirled into soups, or used as a dipping oil for crusty bread, this herb-infused oil is one of those kitchen staples that quietly elevates everything it touches. The combination of mint, flat-leaf parsley, and thyme steeped in warm olive oil creates something floral, grassy, and deeply savory all at once — with the garlic adding a mellow, golden richness rather than a sharp bite. Because the garlic is gently warmed rather than sautéed hard, it stays sweet and aromatic without any bitterness creeping in. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label wondering whether a flavor packet or seasoning blend is hiding something unwanted. The steeping method is the real magic — pulling the essential oils from the fresh herbs without any heat that would dull their brightness. A fine-mesh strainer keeps the final oil silky and clean, ready to pour straight from the jar. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it 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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