Homemade Basil Oil

Transform your cooking with the vibrant, herbaceous flavor of Homemade Basil Oil! This quick and easy recipe captures the essence of fresh basil, blended with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and a touch of salt for balance. The secret to its brilliant green color and bold taste lies in a quick blanching step, which preserves the basil's vibrant hue while mellowing its natural bitterness. Perfect as a finishing drizzle for salads, pastas, grilled vegetables, or even as a dip for crusty bread, this versatile infused oil will elevate any dish. With just 10 minutes of prep and a few simple steps, you'll have a gourmet, refrigerator-friendly condiment bursting with garden-fresh flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the fresh basil leaves under cold running water. Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring a small pot of water to a boil for blanching. Prepare an ice water bath in a large bowl by filling it with ice and water.

Step 3

Once the water is boiling, add the basil leaves and blanch them for about 5 seconds. Immediately transfer the blanched basil to the ice water bath to stop the cooking process.

Step 4

Dry the blanched basil leaves thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 5

In a blender or food processor, combine the blanched basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the basil is finely incorporated into the oil.

Step 6

Strain the basil oil through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar or bottle to remove any solid particles.

Step 7

Seal the jar or bottle tightly and store the basil oil in the refrigerator. Use within two weeks for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	273.5 grams (273.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1933

Total Fat 224.30g	288%
Saturated Fat 32.00g	160%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 590mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 1.30g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.30g	5%
Total Sugars 0.00g
Protein 1.30g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 128mg	3%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 99.5%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 0.3%