Pesto Oil
Recipe Number: 370
Contributor: charm
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Serves:
Makes about 1/2 cup.
Calories Per Serving:
Preparation Time:
Difficulty: Easy
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| Ingredients: |
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 small garlic clove, crushed |
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil |
| Cooking
Instructions: |
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. In a 1-cup metal measure or very small metal bowl, combine all ingredients. Set the measuring cup or bowl on a baking sheet and cook in lower third of oven for one hour. Cool on a rack for 30 minutes.
3. Line a small strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and strain oil into a glass jar. Covered loosely and refrigerated at all times, flavored oil keeps for one month.
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| Serving
Suggestions: |
| This oil is good in vinaigrettes or on mashed potatoes or sandwich fillings. |
| Additional
Comments: |
Spice up your cooking or give these tasty oils to your friends as a memorable gift. They -- and their taste buds -- will thank you for it!
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