5.0 from 15 votes
5-Minute Olive Oil Bread Dip
A quick and easy take on the viral Mediterranean-inspired bread dipping oil.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh mint
- 1 tsp pepper paste
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 lemon Zest of
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, pour in ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil. Then, add the minced garlic and give it a good stir to combine.
- Add fresh oregano and fresh mint to the bowl. Next, add pepper paste and tomato paste.
- Stir in the chopped kalamata olives. Season with salt, pepper and sumac.
- Add in the pomegranate molasses and lemon zest. Then, stir everything together until well combined.
- If time allows, the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle a bit more olive oil on top if desired. Serve with crusty bread of your choice.
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Notes
- Infuse the Oil: For an even more flavorful dip, consider gently heating the olive oil with the minced garlic over low heat for a few minutes before mixing with the other ingredients. Make sure the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Chilling Option: If you prefer a slightly thicker dip, refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before serving.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the dip before serving and adjust the salt, pepper, and lemon zest as needed to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.