Vegan Moroccan-Spiced Herb Oil
This fragrant, golden herb oil is the kind of condiment that quietly transforms everything it touches — bread, roasted vegetables, grilled flatbread, a simple bowl of hummus. Warm olive oil is gently infused with crushed garlic, then strained and blended with a carefully layered spice mix of cumin, paprika, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon, creating a base that is earthy, aromatic, and deeply complex. Fresh parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and zest are stirred in at the end, keeping the herbs bright and vibrant rather than wilted or muddy. The whole process is entirely plant-based from start to finish — no animal products, no hidden dairy, no compromises. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward, you know exactly what you're pouring onto your plate. It comes together quickly and rewards patience: letting it rest for even thirty minutes before serving allows those North African-inspired spices to bloom and meld beautifully. Keep a jar on the counter and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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