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Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Learn how to make garlic infused olive oil with just 2 ingredients. It’s rich, aromatic, and perfect for drizzling on pasta, veggies, or fresh bread.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiment, Pantry Staple
Cuisine:
Global
Diet:
Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings:
32
tablespoons
Author:
Samira Kazan
Ingredients
2
cups
olive oil
or vegetable oil (canola, grapeseed, safflower, sunflower, etc)
10-12
cloves
garlic
(or
1.5–2
oz or
⅓–½
cup slices)
Instructions
Peel and slice the garlic cloves.
Add the olive oil and sliced garlic to a small saucepan.
Heat over low for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly golden.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Strain the garlic from the oil, then transfer to a clean, sterilized jar.
Store in the refrigerator and use within 1 month.
Notes
Always use low heat to prevent bitterness.
Let the oil cool completely before straining.
Use fresh garlic — not bottled or pre-minced.
Optional
: Add herbs like rosemary, thyme, basil, or chili flakes for extra flavor.
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