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piece of bread in a plate with olive oil and spices

OIL DIP FOR BREAD

An easy appetizer you can whip up in less than 10 minutes, this Olive Oil Dip for Bread is elegant yet simple. It's packed full of flavour and tastes like something you'd get at a fine Italian restaurant.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 0.5 Cup

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil good quality
  • 2 Cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • ½ tsp Dried Thyme
  • ½ tsp Dried Rosemary
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
  • Balsamic Vinegar optional, for serving

Instructions

  • In a shallow bowl or plate, add the garlic, parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes.
    chili flakes and dried herbs over a pile of freshly grated parmesan cheese and minced garlic
  • Pour the olive oil on top and whisk/stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle with a little bit of balsamic vinegar, if desired. Serve with slices of fresh bread for dipping.
    olive oil with dried herbs, chili flakes and balsamic in a plate, bread in the background

Notes

You can store this olive oil bread dip in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to one week. Simply bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 2030kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 222g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 159g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 874IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 6mg
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