Simple olive oil bread dip
This easy bread dipping oil is an amazing starter for an Italian dinner. It also goes beautifully with a meal-sized salad. Serve with warm, crusty bread.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove zested or finely minced (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Few grinds of pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a small serving bowl, use a fork or whisk to combine extra virgin olive oil, zested garlic (if using), dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, and salt.
- Squeeze in about 2 teaspoons of balsamic glaze. (If you don't have balsamic glaze, regular balsamic vinegar works too.)
- Serve with warm bread for dipping.
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Notes
Appetites vary. For this recipe I’ve given a serving size of 2 Tablespoons of oil per person. However, you may need more or less, depending on your appetite.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. The oil will solidify in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg
