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olive oil bread dip in a white bowl stylized like a flower on a light wooden surface, next to a sliced baguette.

Olive Oil Bread Dip with Toasted Garlic

Super yummy and easy bread dip for your next dinner party or pasta night.
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Course: Appetizer, Bread, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD

Equipment

  • Small skillet
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4-5 cloves fresh, minced garlic don't use the stuff in a jar for this recipe
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning blend
  • 2-3 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

To toast the garlic

  • Pour olive oil into a small skillet on medium low heat.
  • When oil is warm, add fresh, minced garlic. The garlic should give a very slight sizzle when added. Adjust temp up or down as needed.
  • Cook for 7-8 minutes, occasionally swirling the pan, until garlic darkens in color.
  • Pour oil into your serving bowl through a strainer to separate the garlic. Let garlic rest on paper towels. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.

To make the bread dip

  • Add the Italian seasoning blend, red pepper flakes, and salt to the garlic-infused olive oil and mix to combine.
  • Drizzle in the vinegar, then top with toasted garlic.
  • Serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 167.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1g | Sodium: 100.2mg | Potassium: 17.9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin A: 27.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 8.2mg | Iron: 0.2mg

*Nutrition Facts are an estimate only. Differences are expected when making substitutions for any ingredient or when different brands are used.

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