Rice Free Moroccan-Spiced Herb Oil
Warm spices, bright citrus, and a pool of silky olive oil — this herb-laced condiment is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. Cumin, paprika, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon bloom together in gently warmed garlic-infused oil, creating a deeply aromatic base that smells like a Moroccan spice market in the best possible way. Once the oil cools slightly, fresh parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and zest go in, keeping the whole thing vibrant and alive rather than heavy. The technique of straining out the garlic after infusing means you get all that mellow, savory depth without any harsh or bitter notes. It comes together in well under half an hour and works beautifully as a finishing drizzle over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, flatbreads, or even a simple bowl of soup. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Make a jar, let it sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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