Basil Oil
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
82 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Basil Oil
Description
This Basil Oil starts with fresh basil leaves combined in a mini-food processor along with water, garlic cloves, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes to add subtle heat. After a few pulses, extra virgin olive oil is slowly emulsified into the mixture until smooth, resulting in a flavorful, peppery green oil.
The sauce is vibrant both in color and herbaceous taste, where the raw garlic adds pungency balanced by the smooth oil. It can be used immediately or refrigerated to allow flavors to deepen overnight. Stored in the fridge, this basil oil remains fresh for 2 to 3 days, perfect for adding fresh herbal notes to various dishes.
The method requires minimal equipment and yields a fresh, intense oil that brightens many recipes without overwhelming them.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup basil leaves stemmed and washed, fresh, packed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil DeLallo brand
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Place the basil, water, garlic, salt and red pepper flakes in a mini-food processor and pulse a few times. Add the olive oil and blend until you have smooth sauce.
- Use immediately or refrigerate. Flavors are even more intense the next day. Refrigerate for up to 2 to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 93.5mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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