Description
Transport your taste buds to Italy with this easy and flavorful bread dipping oil recipe. Combining high-quality extra virgin olive oil with fresh garlic, aromatic herbs, and a hint of spice, this delightful dip transforms any ordinary meal into a gourmet experience. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this simple yet impressive recipe will have your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil and smashed garlic cloves. Allow to infuse while preparing the herbs.
- Stir in the chopped basil, oregano, rosemary, and red pepper flakes.
- If using balsamic vinegar, drizzle it in and adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature for flavors to meld.
- Serve with warm crusty bread like ciabatta or focaccia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg