Lupin Free Moroccan-Spiced Herb Oil
Warm spices, bright citrus, and a pool of golden olive oil — this herb-infused condiment is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. Cumin, paprika, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon come together in a deeply aromatic blend that feels like it took hours, even though the whole process is remarkably simple. Gently warming the garlic in the oil coaxes out its mellow, savory depth without any sharpness, and straining it out leaves you with a silky, clean base that carries every spice beautifully. Fresh parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and zest go in at the end to keep the herbs vibrant and the finish bright rather than heavy. For anyone navigating lupin avoidance, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient is straightforward, with no legume-based flours or fillers hiding in the mix. Use it immediately as a finishing drizzle over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or warm flatbread, or let it sit for half an hour and watch the flavors deepen into something even more irresistible.
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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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