
Warm, peppery, and deeply aromatic, this infused oil is the kind of finishing touch that makes a simple dish taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Extra-virgin olive oil gets gently coaxed with cracked black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme, rosemary, and a bright hit of lemon zest — all working together to build something far more complex than the sum of its parts. The low-and-slow warming method is key here: keeping the heat gentle means the herbs release their oils without turning bitter, so every drop stays clean and vibrant. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, glossy result that drizzles beautifully over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, crusty bread, or a simple bowl of soup. For anyone navigating grain-free eating, this is the kind of pantry staple that's naturally free of fillers or starchy thickeners — just pure, honest ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The optional parsley stirred in at the end adds a fresh, grassy note that makes the whole thing feel alive. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it 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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