Basil Oil Recipe

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Basil Oil
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Directions:

  1. Rinse and drain basil leaves. Pat leaves dry with a towel. In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves and olive or vegetable oil (see notes). Whirl just until leaves are finely chopped (do not purée).
  2. Pour mixture into a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until oil bubbles around pan sides and reaches 165° on a thermometer, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool, about 1 hour.
  3. Line a fine wire strainer with two layers of cheesecloth and set over a small bowl. Pour oil mixture into strainer. After oil passes through, gently press basil to release remaining oil. Discard basil. Serve oil or cover airtight and store in the refrigerator up to 3 months. The olive oil may solidify slightly when chilled, but it will quickly liquefy when it comes back to room temperature.
  4. Nutrition analysis per tablespoon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 351.35 Kcal (1471 kJ)
Calories from fat 322.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.85g 55%
Sodium 3682.94mg 153%
Potassium 205.57mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.54g 4%
Sugars 2.37g 9%
Dietary Fiber 7.82g 31%
Protein 3.45g 7%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 186.8mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.89 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.15g 55%
Sodium 1351.04mg 153%
Potassium 75.41mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.87g 4%
Sugars 0.87g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 31%
Protein 1.26g 7%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 11%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 68.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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