Garlic Oil

By Robert Farrar Capon

Published October 3, 1992

Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:About ½ cup

  • 2 cloves garlic, lightly bruised

  • 10 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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Nutritional analysis per serving

1 gram carbs; 241 calories; 20 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 27 grams fat; 1 milligram sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put the garlic and basil leaves in a jar and add the olive oil. Use immediately.

Tip

  • To prevent the growth of the bacillus that can cause botulism, do not store leftover garlic oil. Make up a fresh batch for each meal.

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