Fresh Herb-Infused Olive Oil with Lemon Zest

Name: Fresh Herb-Infused Olive Oil with Lemon Zest
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs; 1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprigs; 1 tbsp lemon zest

A fragrant oil infused with garden-fresh herbs and lemon, ideal for drizzling over vegetables or bread.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 12.

Ingredients

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprigs
1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

Step 1: Place 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a small saucepan and gently heat over low heat until just warm to the touch (do not simmer).
Step 2: Add 1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs, 1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprigs, and 1 tbsp lemon zest to the warm oil, ensuring the herbs are submerged.
Step 3: Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil is fragrant and the herbs are softened but not browned.
Step 4: Strain the oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean glass jar, pressing gently on the herbs to extract all oil, then discard the herbs.