Sunny's Easy Basil and Garlic Oil

Name: Sunny's Easy Basil and Garlic Oil
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H55M0.000S
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups olive oil; 1 cup fresh basil leaves and stems, gently chopped, plus 2 to 4 basil leaves, for finishing; 2 cloves garlic, smashed

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Level: Easy

Total: 55 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 5 min

Yield: 2 cups

Level: Easy

Total: 55 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 5 min

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

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2 cups olive oil

1 cup fresh basil leaves and stems, gently chopped, plus 2 to 4 basil leaves, for finishing

2 cloves garlic, smashed

Directions

To steep the oil: In a small pot on the lowest heat setting, add the oil, basil and garlic. Cook on low for 20 minutes.
Strain the oil using a fine-mesh sieve and cool to room temperature. Add the fresh basil leaves to finish. Store in the fridge and keep for 1 week.