Description
A simple yet rewarding basil infusion that elevates various dishes with its aromatic flavor and vibrant green color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Gently heat the olive oil on low heat in a saucepan.
- Add the fresh basil leaves to the warm oil.
- Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, ensuring the basil becomes fragrant but doesn’t brown.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Strain the infused oil into a clean bottle and store it in the refrigerator.
Notes
Experiment with garlic, chili flakes, or lemon zest for added flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg