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Simple Olive Oil Bread Dip

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon marjoram
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil and garlic in a small pan over low heat just until the garlic becomes fragrant. Remove from heat.
    1 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 to 4 garlic cloves
  • In a small bowl, combine the basil, thyme, oregano, salt, rosemary, marjoram, and red pepper flakes. Pour the warm olive oil and garlic over the spices.
    1 tablespoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon marjoram
  • Add the balsamic vinegar, and serve with your favorite bread.
    3 to 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Scroll up and see the post for storage information and FAQs.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 tablespoons of dipping oil. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Add as much or as little olive oil at a time as you like. We usually start out with 1/4 a cup and add more as needed.
*Adjust or omit any of the seasonings to your liking.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Olive Oil Bread Dip
Serving Size
 
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
247
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
20
g
Sodium
 
149
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
28
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
 
27
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
19
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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