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Basil Oil

Recipe by Skinnytaste
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Basil Oil

About This Recipe

Making basil oil is so simple and the end result is so amazing, trust me you’ll want to drizzle it all over your chicken, fish, tomatoes, vegetables or just eat it with some crusty bread!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves (stemmed and washed)
  • 1/4 cup DeLallo extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Place the basil, water, garlic, salt and red pepper flakes in a mini-food processor and pulse a few times. Add the olive oil and blend until you have smooth sauce.
  2. Use immediately or refrigerate. Flavors are even more intense the next day. Refrigerate for up to 2 to 3 days.
Source: This recipe is from Skinnytaste. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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