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Fresh Basil Oil recipe with olive oil for Delicious Dishes – This Easy Recipe is a Must-Try!

If you’ve ever grown basil at home, you know how fast it thrives—and how wonderful it feels to use fresh-picked herbs in your cooking. While homemade pesto is a timeless favorite, there’s another game-changing way to use up your fresh basil: fresh basil oil recipe with olive oil. Fragrant, vibrant, and full of flavor, this simple basil oil recipe will quickly become your go-to kitchen staple.

This week, I’m preparing for our cozy weekly family dinner, and I’ve got a showstopper of a dish planned—a fresh heirloom tomato salad with creamy stracciatella. The highlight? A generous drizzle of this homemade basil oil. It doesn’t just taste incredible—it adds a gorgeous green hue that makes the dish as beautiful as it is delicious. The basil brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and adds a subtle herbaceous kick that pairs beautifully with soft, rich cheeses like mozzarella or burrata.

Why You’ll Love Basil Oil

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a casual home cook, basil oil is one of those secret weapons that instantly upgrades your meals. It’s:

• Easy to make

• Packed with flavor

• Versatile for countless dishes

Use it to finish pasta dishes, elevate grilled vegetables, drizzle over roasted potatoes, or swirl into creamy soups. It’s also perfect for dipping warm, crusty bread—just add a sprinkle of sea salt!

Quick Tips for the Best Basil Oil

• Blanch your basil: This keeps the oil a vibrant green and prevents bitterness.

• Use high-quality olive oil: The better the oil, the richer the flavor.

• Store it right: Keep it in the fridge in a sealed jar, and use within a week for maximum freshness.

Once you try this, you might find yourself making a batch every week—just like I do. It’s a simple way to bottle up the taste of summer and enjoy it year-round.

Basil Oil

This simple basil infused olive oil recipe gives you the opportunity to leverage your fresh basil in so many ways.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 60 Meals

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Handheld immersion blender A food processor works great as well
• 1 Cheese cloth
• 1 Mason jar Any sterilized jar will do

Ingredients

  

• 30 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

 

• Pick Fresh Basil Leaves

  Carefully pluck the basil leaves from the stems, making sure to use only the freshest leaves for the best flavor.
  
• Blanch the Basil

  Place the basil leaves into a pot of boiling water for about 10 seconds to blanch them. This step helps preserve the vibrant green color and flavor.
• Cool the Basil

  Immediately transfer the blanched basil leaves into a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking process. This step ensures the leaves stay bright and fresh.
• Dry the Basil Leaves

  Gently pat the basil leaves dry with a paper towel or cloth. The drier they are, the better the oil will turn out.
• Blend the Basil with Olive Oil

  Add the basil leaves and high-quality olive oil to a bowl. Using a food processor or an immersion blender, blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth, pesto-like consistency.
  
• Strain the Mixture

  Carefully strain the basil-oil mixture through a cheesecloth to separate the solid basil bits, leaving you with only the smooth, green oil.
• Store Your Basil Oil

  Transfer the basil oil into a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for up to a few weeks.

  Pro Tip: When you’re ready to use the oil, take it out of the fridge an hour or two beforehand to allow it to reach room temperature and fully release its flavors.

Keyword Basil, Basil Oil, Olive Oil