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Basil Garlic Infused ‘cado Oil
from Chef Leander. To your health!
This recipe is a no-brainer. Chop basil and garlic. Cover with oil. Let stand for 48 hours to infuse the oil. Use your oil as a complement to most anything Mediterranean. A great way to add extra flavor without extra work.
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Resting:
2
days
days
Total Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Servings:
16
servings (2 TBSP)
Equipment
knife
cutting boards
Ingredients
▢
20
leaves
basil, chiffonade
▢
2
each
garlic cloves, minced finely
▢
2
cups
'cado oil (Avocado Oil)
Instructions
Chiffonade the basil. Mince the garlic. Put both in a 16 oz (1/2 litre) oil or wine bottle.
Add the 'cado oil to the bottle.
Let the oil infuse for 24-48 hours.
Notes
Serving suggestions:
Pour oil into a small shallow dish and add a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Use as a dip for slices of baguette.
Use to sauté vegetables for an extra boost of flavor
Use a dollop as a garnish for tomato entrees or sides
Use in place of unflavored oil in savory dishes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Basil Garlic Infused ‘cado Oil
Amount per Serving
Calories
241.22
% Daily Value*
Fat
27.25
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
3.15
g
20
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.68
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19.23
g
Sodium
0.05
mg
0
%
Potassium
2.34
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
0.06
g
0
%
Fiber
0.01
g
0
%
Sugar
0.01
g
0
%
Protein
0.03
g
0
%
Vitamin A
32.98
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.15
mg
0
%
Calcium
1.33
mg
0
%
Iron
0.02
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.