Crudite with Infused Olive Oil and Balsamic

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Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
  2. 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  3. 2 cloves garlic
  4. 1 anchovy fillet, optional
  5. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  6. 1/2 cup olive oil
  7. 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  8. 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  9. Pinch red pepper flakes
  10. 2 strips lemon zest
  11. 2 strips orange zest
  12. Assorted vegetables for dipping, such as sugar snap peas, bell peppers, blanched asparagus, steamed artichokes

Instructions

  1. 1. Coarsely chop and mix together the rosemary, thyme, garlic and anchovy, if using. Sprinkle in the salt and mash into a slightly chunky paste using the flat part of the knife. Place in a small pot with the olive oil and warm over low heat until fragrant and sizzling, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2. Warm the vinegar, sugar, pepper flakes and zests in another small pot over low heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the vinegar is steaming, 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3. Transfer the oil and vinegar into separate small serving dishes and serve with assorted vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 136
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 3 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 65 mg

 

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