Wheat Free Orange-Ginger Herb Oil
Bright, citrusy, and deeply aromatic, this finishing oil transforms even the simplest plate into something that feels restaurant-worthy. Gently warming the olive oil with fresh ginger coaxes out a mellow heat without any sharpness, while the orange zest steeps in off the heat to release its floral, fruity oils. Straining out the solids leaves you with a beautifully clear, golden oil that carries all that flavor without any gritty texture. Fresh parsley and thyme stirred in at the end keep things vibrant and green, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough of a kick if you want it. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading required — just pure, clean flavor. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, roasted carrots, or a simple grain bowl and watch it completely steal the show. It also keeps well in a jar, making it one of those small-batch condiments worth having on hand all week.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil and grated ginger in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form around the ginger, about 3–4 minutes. Do not let the ginger brown.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange zest. Let the mixture steep off the heat for 5 minutes, until the oil is deeply fragrant.
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