Super Easy Flavored Oil for Bread
Elevate your bread-dipping experience with this quick and flavorful "Super Easy Flavored Oil for Bread" recipe! Featuring rich extra virgin olive oil infused with aromatic garlic, earthy oregano, and thyme, this recipe adds a touch of heat with crushed red pepper flakes and a hint of freshness with optional parsley. Ready in just 10 minutes, this infused oil is perfect for pairing with warm, crusty bread at dinners, parties, or casual gatherings. Impress your guests with this simple yet indulgent addition to your table, showcasing Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfect for dipping bread, drizzling over salads, or enhancing grilled vegetables, this versatile, homemade flavored oil is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Heat the mixture over low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let the oil get too hot or the garlic burn.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Let the oil cool slightly, then transfer it to a small serving dish or bowl.
If desired, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for added color and freshness.
Serve the flavored oil alongside a loaf of crusty bread for dipping and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.2 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
