Garlic, Olive oil and Balsamic vinegar bread dip

extra virgin olive oil

🥗Healthier: light olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Light olive oil has fewer calories while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar tang, while apple cider vinegar is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor at a lower cost, while omitting herbs saves money.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while pecorino is often less costly.

Grate or mince fresh garlic to infuse flavor into the oil quickly.

Add dried oregano to the mixture for flavor.

Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat, adjusting to taste.

Season the mixture with sea salt.

Pour in extra virgin olive oil.

Add half a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, or substitute with freshly squeezed lemon if unavailable.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Serve with freshly baked bread, such as ciabatta or baguette.

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