Description
This Olive Oil Dip with Warm Bread is the ultimate starter—rustic, flavorful, and ready in minutes! A bold blend of extra virgin olive oil, herbs, garlic, and a touch of spice, perfect for dipping fresh, crusty bread right out of the oven.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 tsp dried basil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove, finely minced)
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for added depth)
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Fresh parsley or grated Parmesan (optional garnish)
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Sliced French bread or Italian baguette, warmed
Instructions
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In a small bowl or dipping dish, combine olive oil, dried herbs, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir well.
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Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor, if desired.
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Warm the sliced bread in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes until lightly crisp on the outside.
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Serve the dip at room temperature, garnished with chopped parsley or Parmesan cheese.
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Dip, savor, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
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For extra depth of flavor, try adding freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
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This dip is best served with crusty bread such as French baguette or Italian bread.
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You can also drizzle a little extra olive oil on the bread before serving for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg