Walnut Free Moroccan-Spiced Herb Oil
Warm spices, bright citrus, and fresh herbs come together in this deeply aromatic finishing oil that makes almost any dish feel like it was pulled straight from a Moroccan kitchen. Garlic is gently coaxed into extra-virgin olive oil over low heat until the oil turns fragrant and silky, then strained out so you get all the flavor without any harsh bite. A carefully balanced spice blend — cumin, paprika, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon — gets stirred in while the oil is still warm, which helps the spices bloom beautifully and meld together. A handful of fresh parsley and cilantro, plus a hit of lemon juice and zest, lifts the whole thing with a clean, herby brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy. Many store-bought flavored oils and spice blends sneak in nut-based ingredients or are processed on shared equipment, so making your own from scratch is the smartest move for anyone avoiding tree nuts. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, flatbread, or a simple bowl of hummus and watch it disappear fast. It's the kind of condiment you'll want to keep a jar of on the counter at all times.
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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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