Description
This Bread Dipping Oil recipe is a flavorful blend of herbs and olive oil perfect for dipping crusty bread. Customize with your favorite herbs and enjoy as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil;
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced;
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano;
- 1 teaspoon dried basil;
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme;
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional);
- 1/2 teaspoon salt;
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper;
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional);
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional);
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Infuse Flavors: Allow the mixture to sit for 15-30 minutes to enhance herb flavors.
- Final Touches: Before serving, add balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy with warm bread for dipping.
Notes
- This oil can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving as olive oil solidifies when chilled.
- Customize with preferred herbs or a touch of lemon zest for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
