Copycat Carrabba's Bread Dipping Oil
Description
The herb blend Carrabba's serves with their bread, with the spice-to-oil ratio the restaurant actually uses. Makes about ¼ cup of dry blend — enough for 12 servings — and stores for six months.
Ingredients
Herb Blend (makes ~¼ cup / 12 servings)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons coarse sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Per Serving
- 1 tablespoon herb blend
- ¼ to ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all herb blend ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until the color is uniform, crushing the rosemary between your fingers as you add it. Transfer to an airtight jar.
- To serve, spoon 1 tablespoon of blend onto a shallow plate. Add grated fresh garlic if using.
- Pour ¼ to ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil over the blend. Swirl gently — do not stir hard.
- Rest 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature so the dried herbs soften and release. Serve with warm, torn crusty bread.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Notes
- The dry blend keeps six months in a sealed jar in a cool, dark cupboard. Shake before each use.
- Do not store oil that contains fresh garlic. Serve same day.
- For a milder version, halve the red pepper flakes.
- Nutrition below is per serving: 1 tablespoon of blend plus ⅓ cup olive oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 304mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 226IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg