Recipe - Basil Infused Olive Oil (Delicious!)
Greek Basil is one of my favorite herbs, and my plants grew so well this year that I had more than I could use to cook with fresh. Drying the Basil was one option, but I wanted to keep the fresh taste open, so I decided to try making Basil Infused Olive Oil.
It turned out great, so I wanted to share the recipe with you!
1. Pick and gently rinse about 2 cups of Basil leaves (packed tightly)
2. Blanch them in boiling water for 1 minute
3. Drain/Strain the basil leaves and then place in an ice bath for 2-3 minutes to cool down
4. Drain/Strain the basil leaves and gently squeeze out any extra water with a paper towel
5. Using a blender or food processor, puree the 2 cups of basil leaves, 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil, and 1/4 tsp of sea salt (or any salt you like)
6. Pour into a glass container and use for cooking, flavoring, or salad dressing
7. Refrigerate and keep for several weeks
Delicious!
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