BASIL-INFUSED OLIVE OIL

BASIL-INFUSED OLIVE OIL image

Categories Olive

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 cups of packed basil leaves
2 cups of virgin olive oil (the flavors of extra-virgin olive oil will compete too much)

Steps:

****Combine basil and olive oil in a blender. ****Puree the mixture until smooth. ****In a saucepan, simmer the olive oil and basil puree over medium heat for 45 seconds. ****Pour the heated mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove the basil. ****Let the mixture sit for a few hours. ****Pour the oil into an airtight jar. (don't include the dark liquid at the bottom of the bowl, which is water mixed with finely ground basil) ****Use oil as a marinade, condiment, or substitute for herbs when cooking.