Mediterranean Diet Friendly Moroccan-Spiced Herb Oil
Few condiments pull as much flavor weight as a well-made herb oil, and this one leans hard into the warm, aromatic spices that define North African cooking. Cumin, coriander, paprika, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon are bloomed gently in extra-virgin olive oil — the cornerstone fat of Mediterranean-style eating — so every drop carries deep, layered complexity. Straining out the garlic after it perfumes the oil is a smart move that keeps the texture silky and the flavor smooth rather than sharp. Once the oil cools slightly, fresh parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and zest go in, brightening the whole thing with a hit of green and citrus that stops it from feeling heavy. The result is something you'll want to drizzle over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, flatbread, or a simple bowl of hummus without much thought. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and keeps beautifully, so making a jar at the start of the week means you're always one spoonful away from turning a plain plate into something genuinely exciting.
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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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