
This infused oil is the kind of pantry staple that quietly transforms everything it touches — drizzled over roasted vegetables, spooned onto grilled bread, or used as a finishing oil for soups and pasta. It's built entirely from plants, so there's nothing to worry about on the dairy front; every ingredient here is naturally free of lactose without any substitutions required. The technique is simple but deliberate: gently warming olive oil with cracked black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme, and rosemary coaxes out deep, layered flavor without any bitterness. A hit of lemon zest and sea salt added off the heat keeps things bright and balanced. Optional fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and a grassy note that makes the finished oil look as good as it tastes. Store it in a sealed jar in the fridge and you'll have a restaurant-quality condiment ready to go all week long.
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Crack the black peppercorns coarsely using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a heavy skillet — you want rough, uneven pieces, not a fine powder.
Combine the olive oil, cracked peppercorns, red pepper flakes, thyme sprigs, and rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form lazily around the herbs, about 3–5 minutes. Do not let the oil simmer vigorously or the herbs will turn bitter.
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