Spicy Thyme and Garlic Oil

Name: Spicy Thyme and Garlic Oil
Yield: 1 cup (serving size: 1 tablespoon)
Ingredients: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper; 4 garlic cloves, halved; 2 bay leaves, crumbled; 1 (4-inch) thyme sprig

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Pour the oil into a decorative glass bottle, then package it with a fresh baguette, a small dipping bowl for the oil, and some colorful napkins in a beautiful basket for a memorable gift. Be careful not to let the oil temperature rise above 220°; too much heat could ruin the flavor.

Recipe by Cooking Light December 2002

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Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Recipe Summary

Yield:

1 cup (serving size: 1 tablespoon)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 garlic cloves, halved
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 (4-inch) thyme sprig

Directions

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until thermometer registers 200°. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes (do not allow temperature to rise above 220°). Cool to room temperature.

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Step 2

Strain oil mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Store in the refrigerator.
Step 3

Note: Store in the refrigerator in a glass container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

119 calories; calories from fat 100%; fat 13.5g; saturated fat 1.8g; mono fat 10g; poly fat 1.1g.

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