5.0 from 6 votes
Lemon Basil Oil
A delicious condiment bursting with the summery flavors of fresh basil and lemon. This Lemon Basil Oil is delightful for dipping and drizzling.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 108 1-teaspoon servings
Calories: 36 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil tightly packed
- finely grated zest from 3 medium lemons
- 1 cup sunflower oil or other neutral flavored oil
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a medium size pot of water to a boil. Add basil leaves and cook for 30 seconds. Quickly drain basil and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process.
- Wring as much water as you can out of the basil by squeezing it in your hand, then wrap basil in several thickness of paper towels and squeeze again.
- Add basil, lemon zest and sunflower oil to a blender container and blend for 1 minute until mixture is finely pureed.
- Pour mixture into a small saucepan and add olive oil. Heat on medium high heat for 1-2 minutes, just until mixture begins to bubble slightly at the edges. Do not boil!
- Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer (the finer, the better) into a jar or storage container.
- Store in refrigerator for 1-2 weeks or freeze in small containers for 3-4 months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
36kcal
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1081-teaspoon servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.