Honey Free Moroccan-Spiced Herb Oil
Warm spices, bright citrus, and a pool of golden olive oil — this condiment is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Cumin, paprika, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon come together in a deeply aromatic blend that gets gently infused into garlic-scented oil before fresh parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and zest are stirred in at the end. The result is herbaceous, earthy, and just a little floral, with an optional hit of cayenne if you want a subtle kick. Many flavored oils and spice blends on store shelves sneak in sweeteners you might not expect, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The technique here is simple but smart — warming the oil low and slow pulls flavor from the garlic without burning it, and adding the herbs off the heat keeps them fresh and vibrant rather than wilted. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled flatbread, or a bowl of hummus, and it transforms the whole plate in seconds. A jar of this on your counter is basically a shortcut to a better dinner.
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8 servings
For the oil base
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
Spice blend
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp fine salt
Fresh herbs
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground cumin, sweet paprika, ground coriander, ground ginger, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and fine salt in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
- 2
Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan and add the crushed garlic cloves. Warm over low heat until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form steadily around the garlic, about 4–5 minutes — do not let the garlic brown. Remove from heat.
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