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olive oil dip with fresh herbs on a plate

Italian Dipping Oil For Bread

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Aleka Shunk
This Bread Dipping Herb Oil is something I have been making for years and is always a favorite appetizer when entertaining!
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Ingredients

Fresh Crusty Italian Bread (Baguette)

  • 1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Basil
  • 3 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Tsp. Fresh Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Chives
  • 1 Tsp. Fresh Rosemary
  • ½ Tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1 Large Clove Minced Garlic
  • ½ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ Tsp. Salt
  • ¼ Tsp. Freshly Cracked Pepper

Instructions

  • ROUGHLY chop your basil, rosemary, parsley and set aside.
  • Remove thyme leaves from stem by pulling with your fingers in the opposite direction. Chop up thyme leaves finely along with your chives.
  • Mince your garlic (or use a garlic press) and then add ALL ingredients together with your oil. Mix and allow to infuse for at least an hour.
  • Spoon a few spoonfuls of herb oil onto a flat white plate and serve with fresh crusty bread on the side! (Make sure when you spoon onto a plate, you get a good ratio of herbs to oil!) Add more oil if needed.

Notes

Tips
  • Use FRESH herbs! It makes a difference.
  • Use the BEST most fresh baguette you can find.
  • Serve on a FLAT small dish.
  • Refresh the oil if it runs dry.
*Dipping oil can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 20.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 117mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0g