Herb Oil
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Herb Oil
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Prep Time
2 minsCook Time
4-6 minsFree Time
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Having infused oil on hand is the key to making more interesting sauces, dressings, sautés, you name it. It’s also great for drizzling on dishes to finish. The microwave makes it in minutes — try it with different herb combinations to find your favorite flavors.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
The Medium Deep Dish
The best dish for 1-2 portions of grains, veggies, mac and cheese, ramen, and more.
The Anyhand Mitts
Handle hot Anyday dishes with care with these microwave mitts that double as trivets!
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, picked or finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, picked or finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon rosemary rosemary, picked or finely chopped
- 2 2-inch strips of lemon peel, or 1 teaspoon of zested lemon skin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Preparation
- Place all the ingredients into the Anyday dish. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave at Power Level 6tooltip for 4-6 minutes, or until oil is bubbling and very fragrant. CAUTION: The dish will be extremely hot, so make sure to use oven mitts or a dish towel when handling it.
- Allow the oil to cool, then strain and use as needed.
Serving suggestions & tips
- There are so many incredible variations to this recipe! Try ground spices, different herbs, citrus zests, bay leaves, and more.
- Let the infused oil cool and use it in vinaigrettes.
- Coat your favorite vegetables in the infused oil and roast in the oven or cook in the microwave in an Anyday dish.
- Brush a loaf of bread with the infused oil, sprinkle with spices, and bake!
Recipe notes
- If you want to freeze it for future use, let the oil cool and then pour it into our Anytime Freezer Trays and place it in the freezer.
- Only olive oil will solidify when frozen. Make sure not to use any other oil, otherwise it will remain liquid.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
