Rosemary in olive oil is another great way to spice up your normal meals. For this one recipe all you need is olive oil and dried rosemary so it’s an inexpensive way to spice up your dishes.
Key Takeaways:
- Infused rosemary olive oil is versatile and enhances flavors in pan seasoning and marinades.
- It’s easy to prepare, needing just dried rosemary and olive oil.
- Store in a jar for a long-lasting, flavorful addition to your kitchen.
Rosemary-infused olive oil is a must-have in the kitchen for dishes that require a particular aroma. Olive oil infusion is easy to make: add some good olive oil to dried rosemary in a glass bottle, and an infusion will be waiting to transform anything from steak to vegetables. The mixture is especially useful if you’re a meat lover. For rosemary-infused olive oil, a spicy kick differs from the regular one and goes well with grilled meats, roast vegetables, and even bread dipping.
The beauty of this infusion is that it is so easy and it has a long shelf life. The oil made from rosemary can be stored for weeks at room temperature with rosemary’s own preservatives. Make sure to dry the rosemary completely before adding it to olive oil for safety and freshness. The recipe is not only affordable, but you get the health benefits and aromas of olive oil, plus you get to try out rosemary’s unusual flavor.
The infused oils are multi-functional in the kitchen. Use this rosemary olive oil to brush over your steak when preparing for grilling, to bring some herbs to roasted potatoes, or on a salad. All use adds to the taste of the dish and make the ordinary dinner extraordinary. Added bonus, the homemade nature of infused oils means you can tweak the ratio of herb-to-oil, giving it whatever intensity you’re looking for.
If you’re a fan of Mediterranean cuisine, rosemary olive oil can finish off breads and pasta with a rustic texture that will have you transported to the Italian countryside. If you’re throwing a dinner party or just wanting to jazz up a home-cooked dish, rosemary-scented olive oil is a cheap, easy way to add bright flavors to your dinner.
