Sure you can pay for a bottle of overpriced herb oil but why not make it from scratch and have a delicious treat on hand! Simple and oh so budget friendly! Happy Eating!
preparation
preparation Time10 mins
cook Time
0 mins
servings
12
calories
0 per serving
ingredients
- 3 cup fresh basil, packed
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
directions
Directions:
Blanch basil in medium saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Pat basil dry with paper towels. Transfer to blender. Add oil; puree until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before using.)