Irresistible and Easy Green Garlic Bread Dipping Oil! Made with flavorful extra virgin olive oil and Italian seasonings.
Course Appetizer, condiments
Keyword basil, black pepper, green garlic, lemon, lemons, oregano
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Marinating Time 10 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1/3CupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1StalkGreen Garlicfinely chopped, about 3-4 tbsp
1TbspFreshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1TspDried Basil
1/2TspDried Oregano
1/4TspSaltplus more to taste
1TspToasted Sesame Seeds
Black Pepperto taste
Red Pepper Flakesoptional, to taste
Instructions
Finely chop your stalk of green garlic, using both the green and pale white parts of the stem. You should have about 3-4 tbsp depending on the size of your stalk.
Add the olive oil to a shallow bowl, then add in all the other ingredients. Start with 1/4 tsp salt, then stir and taste. If the flavor tastes "flat", add a pinch more of salt, until to your liking.
Stir the dipping oil well.
Dipping oil can be served immediately; but for best results, let the green garlic marinate in the oil mixture for 10-15 minutes before eating.
Enjoy!
Notes
Even though sesame seeds aren't part of traditional Italian seasoning, don't skip them! The toasted seeds add a delicious nutty flavor that balances SO well with the fresh green garlic.
If you can't find green garlic, substitute with 1-2 tbsp finely chopped fresh garlic and 1-2 tbsp finely chopped scallion (green onion). Because mature garlic cloves have a stronger taste than green garlic, let them marinate in the oil and lemon juice for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.