Italian Olive Oil Bread Dip
Fresh herbs and olive oil meet up to make the perfect dip for fresh Italian or French bread slices. Quick and easy to make, great for impromptu guests or quiet summer evenings outside.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 15kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil about 6 large leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley about 8 large stalks, leaves only
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves discard woody stem
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Virgin olive oil for plating
- Balsamic Vinegar optional
- Red pepper flakes optional
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredient, except additional olive oil, in a food processor or blender.
- Process for 15 to 30 seconds. Stop processor.
- Scrape sides of the processor and process for another 15 to 30 seconds. Scrapes sides.
- Repeat above steps until mixture is finely minced and blended.
- Add a small spoon of minced herb mixture to the middle of a small plate.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Add a small amount of balsamic vinegar to one side of the plate.
- Serve with fresh Italian or French bread.
Notes
Thoroughly wash all fresh herbs before using.
Nutrition supplied is for herb mixture only. Olive Oil and bread will add additional carbs, calories, and fat. Olive oil has roughly 120 calories and 14g of fat per tablespoon. Bread calories will vary depending on the type of bread used and the size of the serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 Tablespoon | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 1.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 148mg | Fiber: 0.4g
