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Pesto Oil

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F.

    Step 2

    In a 1-cup metal measure or very small metal bowl combine all ingredients. Set measuring cup or bowl on a baking sheet and cook in lower third of oven 1 hour. Cool on a rack 30 minutes.

    Step 3

    Line a small strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and strain oil into a glass jar. Flavored oil keeps, covered loosely and refrigerated at all times, 1 month.

TagsCondimentBasilHerbs & SpicesGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganKetoVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadOven BakeGourmet
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