Fresh Basil Oil (Basil Infused Herb Oil)
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4.3
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
1920 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Fresh Basil Oil (Basil Infused Herb Oil)
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Basil oil is extra virgin olive oil that packs a punch of fresh flavors. This vibrant green basil infused oil adds a hint of fresh basil taste without over powering. Drizzle it on toast, salad, soups, fish, meat, vegetables, eggs, grilled bread,..on everything!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of salt
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Instructions
- Pick fresh basil. I choose sweet Italian basil. Rinse to remove any dirt.
- Bring a pot of water to boil.
- Add clean basil leaves to the pot of boiling water.
- Blanch for 20 seconds.Note: if blanched for longer basil will loose it’s vibrant green color and turn dark.
- Immediately drain it from boiling water and shock it in ice water bath to stop cooking process.
- Let it sit in water bath for a minute or two.
- Drain it from ice water bath.
- Place it on kitchen towel to remove some of the excess liquid.Note: do NOT press basil leaves on kitchen towel to dry. It will loose some of it’s flavors. Let is simply sit on kitchen towel for couple of minutes.
- Into a blender add blanched basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, pinch of kosher salt.
- Blend until it turns into smooth puree.
- That’s it. Basil oil is ready. You can use it as it is in the rustic form to be drizzled salads, eggs and soups.
- Or pass the oil through a strainer lined with muslin cloth.
- Do not push the pulp, let it naturally drain infused oil from the basil.
- Once all oil is extract through muslin cloth, you’ll get clean basil oil.
- Drizzle on salads, grilled bread, vegetables, soups, eggs, just about everything.
- Transfer to clean, dry, sterilized air tight container and store in fridge for up to 2 days.Throw away the oil if you haven’t used it in 2 days to avoid a fatal form of food poisoning called botulism!
Notes
- Nutrition values mentioned are for 1 cup.
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- If you don’t use basil infused oil immediately, store in clean, dry, sterilized air tight container and store in fridge for up to 2 days.
- Never store herb infused oil at room temperature.
- If you store herb oil for longer, harmful bacteria will begin to grow inside it. Throw away the oil if you haven’t used it in 2 days to avoid a fatal form of food poisoning called botulism!
- Cooking time mentioned includes time to get a pot of water to boil and blanch the leaves.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1920kcal
(96%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
216g
(332%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
23g
Monounsaturated Fat
158g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
144mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2532IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1920 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1920kcal | 96% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 216g | 332% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23g | 135% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 158g | 790% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2532IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
9 reviews
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