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.
Servings: 32 tablespoons
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg