Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, lightly bruised
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      241 calories; 27 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 19 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 0 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Approximately 1/2 cup

Preparation

  1. Put the garlic and basil leaves in a jar and add the olive oil. Use immediately.
  • To prevent the growth of the bacillus that can cause botulism, do not store leftover garlic oil. Make up a fresh batch for each meal.

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