4.4 from 15 votes
Easy Basil Oil Recipe
Basil oil is a delicious condiment that you can use on salads, chicken, fish, or sandwiches. It's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-approved, and it takes only 5 minutes to make!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 107 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil washed and dried
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the basil leaves in a small food processor.
- Add in olive oil, salt and peppers.
- Blend for some seconds until well combined and smooth.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
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Notes
- Ensure your basil leaves are fresh, vibrant, and free from any blemishes for the best results.
- To achieve a bright green color and extend the shelf life of your basil oil, consider blanching the basil leaves briefly in boiling water, then plunging them into ice water before blending. This step helps preserve the vibrant color and reduces enzymatic browning.
- It's best to use high-quality olive oil in this recipe.
- To make this recipe, use sweet basil or Italian basil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
194mg
(8%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
212IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 212IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.