Garlic and Chili Infused Olive Oil Dip
A vibrant warm olive oil dip infused with sliced garlic and red chili, perfect for crusty bread or drizzling. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, dried red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil over low heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until garlic is golden and fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 2: Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 tsp dried red chili flakes, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp sea salt, allowing residual heat to infuse the flavors.
- Step 3: Let the oil cool slightly, then stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature as a dip with crusty bread.
