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All Natural Basil Olive Oil
All Natural Basil Olive Oil


 
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Product Code: BASILOO


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This delicate Super Premium extra virgin olive oil is kissed by the bright and bold flavor of fresh basil oil extract. The vibrant and complex aroma and flavor of freshly chopped basil leaves are unequivocal. This bestselling olive oil beautifully enhances pasta, tomato-based soups, grilled vegetables, and soft cheeses. Use it as a base for a vibrant and flavorful pesto, drizzle it over homemade tomato soup and use it to sauté, grill or roast vegetables, especially eggplant.

Ideas for Use

  • Brush on Italian bread, especially focaccia or ciabatta then grill.
  • Drizzle over chopped fresh tomatoes for bruschetta and finish with Traditional 18 Year dark balsamic.
  • Combine with any of our suggested vinegar pairings for the most delectable vinaigrette or marinade.
  • Spread whipped ricotta cheese over a slice of grainy bread and drizzle with Basil olive oil.
  • Toss with whole wheat pasta, peas, and roasted asparagus.
  • Drizzle over pizza.
  • Use to make basil aioli and use as a condiment with seafood or vegetables, especially artichokes, asparagus, and haricot verts.

Recipes:

Field Greens and Herb Salad with Fresh Berries

Field Greens and Herb Salad with Fresh Berries

Ingredients:
5oz mixed salad greens, add in arugula or spinach to your liking
a handful of fresh chopped herbs; mint, basil, parsley
1 cup of blueberries
2 cups of sliced strawberries
1/4 cup of Gorgonzola

Vinaigrette:
2 Tbsp Basil Olive Oil
1 Tbsp of both Strawberry & Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar blended
1/2 shallot, minced
1 1/2 Tbsp Wildflower Honey
1 Tbsp Lemon Dill Mustard

Directions:
Mix the salad greens, fresh herbs, blueberries, strawberries, and Gorgonzola cheese. Combine the balsamic, shallot, honey and mustard. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
Leave the dressing on the side or drizzle over the salad and toss to coat
right before serving.

Simple Smooth Hummus

Simple Smooth Hummus

Making hummus at home is easy and fast. This recipe calls for tahini which you can usually find in larger grocery stores. Use different infused olive oils to create a trio of hummus dips for a party or make one large batch of your favorite. Serve with pita chips or cut up veggies for dipping.

Ingredients:
1 (15oz) can chickpeas/garbanzo beans
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
Half of a large garlic clove, minced
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil: Garlic, Basil or Lemon infused
1/2 to 1 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2-3 Tbsp water
Dash of ground paprika and additional olive oil for serving

Directions:
In the bowl of a food processor, combine tahini and lemon juice. Process for 1 minute. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl then turn on and process for 30 seconds. This extra time helps whip the tahini making the hummus as smooth and creamy as possible. Add 2 Tbsps of your choice of infused olive oil, garlic, basil or lemon. Add the minced garlic, cumin and the salt. Process for 30 seconds, scrape sides and bottom of bowl then process another 30 seconds. Open can of chickpeas, drain liquid then rinse well with water, using a strainer. Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor then process for
1 minute. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl, add remaining chickpeas and process for 1 to 2 minutes or
until thick and quite smooth. Most likely the hummus will be too thick or still have grainy bits of chickpea. To fix this, turn on the food processor and slowly add 2-3 Tbsp of water one at a time until the consistency is perfect. Scrape the hummus into a bowl then drizzle about 1 Tbsp of additional oil over the top and sprinkle with a dash of paprika.

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