Italian Bread Dipping Oil
A quick and flavorful Italian bread dipping oil made with extra-virgin olive oil, basil pesto, Parmesan, fresh parsley, and bright lemon zest. Perfect for serving with crusty bread as an easy appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons homemade or store-bought basil pesto
- 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Fresh lemon zest
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Bread, for dipping
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a shallow bowl or plate with a lip.
- Add the pesto, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
- Zest fresh lemon over the top and serve immediately with bread for dipping.
Notes
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to taste or omit them for a milder dipping oil.
- Serve with warm, crusty Italian bread, focaccia, or ciabatta.
- For the freshest flavor and texture, assemble shortly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/italian-bread-dipping-oil/
