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Olive oil bread dip with balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan served with crusty bread.

Olive Oil Bread Dip with Balsamic, Garlic & Herbs

A simple olive oil bread dip made with extra-virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic, basil, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: italian-inspired
Calories: 168
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients
  

  • - 1/3 cup cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil 80 ml
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
  • - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • - 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
  • - 2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar 15 ml
  • - Crusty bread for serving

Equipment

  • Shallow serving plate or bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Pour the extra-virgin olive oil into a shallow plate.
  2. Add the aged balsamic vinegar.
  3. Add the fresh basil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic.
  4. Sprinkle in the freshly grated Parmesan.
  5. Gently stir or swirl to distribute the seasonings.
  6. Taste with a piece of bread and adjust only if needed.
  7. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 113IU

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