How to Make Flavored Olive Oil: Recipe from Tasting Table

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits and a high smoke point.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: bulk dried herbs

Dried herbs are often more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Boil water in a pot.

Drop 2 cups of loosely packed fresh basil into the boiling water for about 10 seconds until the leaves start to wilt.

Strain the basil out and plunge it into cold ice water to stop the cooking and preserve the green flavor.

Squeeze out excess water from the basil to ensure it's dry, as water will ruin the dish.

Prepare the oil by using a 2:1 herb to oil ratio, combining about 1 cup of oil with a mix of grape seed and olive oil.

Add a little bit of olive oil (about 1/4 cup) to the blender with the basil to get started.

Pulse the blender to blend the basil and oil together.

Drizzle the rest of the oil into the blender while continuing to blend until well combined.

Strain the blended oil to separate it from the basil solids for immediate use.

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