Wheat Free Moroccan-Spiced Herb Oil
This fragrant herb oil is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show — warm with cumin, paprika, coriander, and a whisper of cinnamon, then brightened at the last moment with fresh parsley, cilantro, and a hit of lemon. The technique is simple but smart: garlic is gently coaxed in olive oil over low heat until the oil turns silky and aromatic, then strained out so you get all the flavor without any harsh bite. The warm oil blooms the spice blend beautifully, and folding in the fresh herbs while everything is still just warm keeps them vivid and lively rather than wilted. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and grain-based fillers, so there's no label-reading required — just pure, clean flavor from pantry staples and fresh produce. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, flatbreads, or a bowl of hummus and watch it disappear. It also makes a stunning dipping oil for a dinner party spread, especially if you let it rest for thirty minutes and let those Moroccan spices fully settle into the oil. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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