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How to Make Basil Oil (In 15 Minutes)
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How to Make Basil Oil (In 15 Minutes)

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 Tbsp
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basil 30 g, fresh
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 236 mL

Instructions

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  1. Prep Ice Bath: Prepare a bowl of ice water.
  2. 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.
  3. Ice Bath: Immediately transfer basil leaves to the ice water to stop the cooking process.
  4. Blend: Strain basil from water, patting dry. Add to a blender along with oil, blending until smooth.
  5. 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

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: 16 Tbsp

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% 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.