Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this delicious bread dipping oil recipe that combines aromatic herbs, tangy balsamic vinegar, and savory Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick appetizer or to complement a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Oil Mixture:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oil Mixture: In a small shallow dish, combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add minced garlic, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- For a stronger garlic flavor, let the oil mixture sit for 30 minutes before serving.
- You can customize by adding sun-dried tomatoes or chopped olives for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
