Easy Garlic Infused Olive Oil Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with a higher smoke point.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

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

Peel and finely chop 1-2 heads of garlic and transfer them into an airtight container.

Pour in 1 cup of olive oil and mix it with the chopped garlic.

Put on the airtight lid and let the jar sit in sunlight for 3-4 days for proper infusion.

Strain the garlic-infused oil and store it in the refrigerator. Use within 1-2 months.

Place a skillet on low heat and pour in 1 cup of olive oil.

Add 1 head of chopped garlic before the oil heats up.

Keep stirring as the oil heats up to keep the garlic from burning.

Cook the garlic on low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes and turn off the heat when the garlic edges start turning brown.

Let the oil cool down with the garlic pieces still in it and then strain into a glass jar. Refrigerate and use it within 1 week.

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