Basil Oil (5 Minutes, Amazing with Everything)
This homemade basil oil takes 5 minutes to make and will elevate your dishes to another level. It has a beautiful vibrant color, smells and tastes incredible, perfect to drizzle on cheese, dips, pasta, pizza and more!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1
*Optional step for a more vibrant green - blanch the basil in a small pot of boiling water for 20 seconds. Then remove the basil leaves and place them in an ice bathSqueeze out all of the water and dry them well with paper towels
- 2
Place the basil leaves in a blender or food processor. Pour in the olive oil with a pinch of salt and blend together. You can also use an immersion blender like I have
- 3
Once blended smooth, pour the basil oil into a ramekin, glass jar or oil dispenser and enjoy as is - there will be tiny basil particles this way
- 4
*Optional step - pour the basil oil through a fine mesh strainer or sieve. Gently press with a spoon so the clear oil is dispensed through the bottom. You can also use a cheesecloth if you want it even more clearEnjoy your vibrant delicious Basil Oil drizzled on cheese, dips such as my whipped ricotta or whipped feta, pizza, pasta, focaccia and more!
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