Basil Oil

https://holycowvegan.net/basil-oil/#recipe

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Boil water in a saucepan. Add the basil leaves and blanch 30 seconds.

Step 2

Quickly remove the basil leaves to an ice bath--a bowl of ice-cold water.

Step 3

Pat the basil leaves thoroughly dry using paper towels.

Step 4

Place the basil in a blender with the extra virgin olive oil, salt, lemon juice and ground black pepper. Blend until smooth.

Step 5

You can serve the basil oil as is, or put it through a cheesecloth-lined strainer to get a clear green oil.

Step 6

Serving size is 1 tablespoon. Recipe makes approximately a cup of basil oil (unstrained). After straining volume will be slightly reduced.

Step 7

Basil oil, like most herb oils, has a very short shelf life because of botulism concerns. Use up the oil the same day or refrigerate and enjoy within 2-3 days.

Step 8

Make sure the basil is as dry as possible before blending.

Step 9

Drizzle the basil oil over pasta, grilled or steamed veggies, salads and vegan steaks, or use it to dunk crusty bread.