Pesto Dipping Oil
Whip up this restaurant-style Pesto Dipping Oil in just 2 minutes! Made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil pesto, parmesan, and lemon zest for crusty bread.
Equipment
- Cheese grater
- Shallow Dish
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 tsp basil pesto
- Zest of 1/4 lemon
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Flaky sea salt to finish
- Freshly cracked black pepper to finish
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Pour the extra virgin olive oil directly into a shallow bowl or rimmed plate.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar into the olive oil.
- Dollop basil pesto around the plate over the oil and vinegar.
- Finely grate the fresh Parmesan cheese directly over the top of the dish. Grate the lemon zest evenly across the surface.
- Scatter a pinch of red pepper flakes across the plate for a subtle touch of heat. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately alongside warm crusty bread, dipping and swirling the bread through the layers.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 111IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.2mg
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