How to Make Basil Oil (In 15 Minutes)
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
16 Tbsp
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Calories
109 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
How to Make Basil Oil (In 15 Minutes)
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With just 2 ingredients, you can learn how to make basil oil at home quickly and on the cheap! And, if you have a thriving basil plant, it's a great way to use it up while also making a versatile pantry staple ingredient. Use it as a dip, as a drizzle on pizza, or use it to make compound butter.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil 30 g
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 236 mL
Instructions
- Prep Ice Bath: Prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Blanch: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place basil leaves in a colander, then dunk the colander into the boiling water, using a spoon to ensure all basil leaves go under the water. Blanch for about 15 seconds, or until bright green and wilted.
- Ice Bath: Immediately transfer basil leaves to the ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Blend: Strain basil from water, patting dry. Add to a blender along with oil, blending until smooth.
- Strain: Strain the pureed mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the basil solids, leaving you with a smooth basil oil!
Notes
- Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Flavors are most intense when brought back to room temperature before serving.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Flavors are most intense when brought back to room temperature before serving.
- Serve as a dressing in salads, to add fresh basil flavor to caprese, or as a bread dip!Enhance the flavor by adding a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Tbsp
Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
0.1g
(0%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
12.6g
(19%)
Saturated Fat
1.8g
(9%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
0mg
(0%)
Potassium
9mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Tbsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 12.6g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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