Olive Oil Dip Recipes
Chances are that you’ve been in at least one Italian restaurant that offers a great olive oil dip that you really wanted the recipe for. If you’re looking for such a recipe and the Italian restaurant won’t give you their olive oil dip recipe, try one of these, you won’t be sorry.
Some forms of olive oil such as virgin or extra virgin olive oil have more monounsaturated fat than regular olive oil. The EVOO and virgin olive oils contain more polyphenols which are known to lead to a healthier heart as well as lower “bad” cholesterol. But we both know this isn’t what you’re thinking of when we’re dipping fresh baked bread in a saucer of olive oil dip!
Consider the following olive oil recipes for your olive oil diet intake.
BASIC OLIVE OIL ITALIAN BREAD DIP
Ingredients – 1/4 cup olive oil, 5 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon dried crushed oregano, sprinkle of fresh ground black pepper
Directions – Pour the olive oil onto a saucer. Using a garlic press, press garlic cloves onto the saucer in about 5 spots. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the oil and garlic, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano. Sprinkle with black pepper to taste.
FAR EAST OLIVE OIL DIP RECIPE
Ingredients -2 cups olive oil, 2 whole cloves, 2 whole star anise pods, 3 whole cardamom pods,
Directions – In a medium sized glass mixing bowl combine the oil, star anise, cardamom and cloves. Mix the ingredients together and then pour the mixture into a plastic bottle using a funnel. Cover the bottle tightly and then store the mixture at room temperature.
ARTICHOKE AND GARLIC OLIVE OIL DIP
Ingredients – 4 ounces small uncooked shell pasta, 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 (8oz) can artichoke hearts – quartered and drained, 1 fresh chopped sprig of basil, 3 tablespoons of butter
Directions – Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, and then drain. In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil and melt the butter. Mix in the garlic, basil, and artichoke hearts, and cook for 5 minutes. Make sure it’s heated thoroughly. Toss the oil mixture with the cooked pasta and serve.
ROASTED RED PEPPER OLIVE OIL DIP
Ingredients – 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained
Directions – In a blender add the olive oil and roasted red peppers and blend until almost smooth. Line a fine mesh strainer with double thickness cheese cloth and strain the mixture. Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of at least 24 hours, serve.
These are just a few of the many dip recipes available that include olive oil. Be selective when choosing the type of olive oil you will use as some types offer better nutritional benefits than others. In most cases, the cold pressed olive oil will not destroy the vitamins, enzymes, and minerals found in fresh organic olives. To add an even ore pizazz to your olive oil dip recipe, try using flavored olive oil. I certainly like the olive oil and rosemary herb flavored oil. Try your favorite to see what you can come up with!
So, happy dipping and enjoy!