Lemon-Infused Olive Oil
Homemade lemon-infused olive oil can be easily prepared with just olive oil and fresh lemons.
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Instructions
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Scrub, rinse, and thoroughly dry the lemon.
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Carefully remove the yellow zest in long strips, ensuring no bitter white pith is included.
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Gently warm the lemon zest and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, preventing it from simmering or bubbling.
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Remove the pan from heat and allow the zest to steep as the oil cools completely.
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Strain the lemon zest out of the cooled oil and transfer the infused oil into a clean, sealable container.
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Store the lemon-infused oil in the refrigerator.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
121 kcal
Carbohydrate:
0 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
2 g
Sodium:
0 mg
Sugar:
0 g
Fat:
14 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g