Description
Enjoy the flavors of a restaurant-style bread dipping oil at home with this easy-to-make recipe. This aromatic blend of herbs and spices mixed with olive oil creates a delicious dip for your favorite bread.
Ingredients
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Herb and Spice Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon (2–3 large cloves) minced garlic – use fresh, not the refrigerated kind in a jar!
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional:
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Mix Herb and Spice Mixture: Combine all the herbs and spices in a small bowl, excluding olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
- Prepare Dipping Oil: When ready to use, mix 1 tablespoon of the herb and spice mixture with about 1/2 cup of olive oil. Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Storage: Store the remaining herb and spice mixture in the fridge for up to a week. If using dry garlic, store the mixture in your pantry for up to 6 months.
Notes
- If you prefer a longer shelf life, omit the fresh garlic and add it when serving. The mixture can then be stored in the pantry for up to 6 months.
- For a milder garlic taste, skip the fresh garlic and increase garlic powder to 1 teaspoon.
- Nutrition facts are based on the dry herb and spice mix and do not include olive oil or cheese.
- Try incorporating high-quality balsamic vinegar for an extra layer of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon dry mix
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
