Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil gently in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Pour into a serving bowl and let cool slightly before serving with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Adjust garlic and spice levels according to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Method: Stovetop infusing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 119 Kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg