Dipping Oil with Parmesan
Infusing extra-virgin olive oil with some spices and cheese makes an excellent appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup excellent quality extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated from a block (not a green canister)
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- freshly cracked black pepper, as much as desired
- pinch kosher salt, or other coarse salt
- 1/2 loaf of French bread, sliced, lightly toasted if desired
Instructions
- Place the Parmesan cheese on a small serving plate.
- Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes (if using), black pepper and salt evenly over the cheese.
- Pour the oil over the other ingredients and serve with bread.
Notes
This serves 2 people easily. Of course, with larger numbers of people, you will need to increase amounts.
Nutrition Facts
Dipping Oil with Parmesan
Amount per Serving
Calories
540.42
% Daily Value*
Fat
30.91
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
4.67
g
29
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.68
g
Monounsaturated Fat
20
g
Cholesterol
3.37
mg
1
%
Sodium
596.9
mg
26
%
Potassium
189.17
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
55.44
g
18
%
Fiber
4.74
g
20
%
Sugar
0.01
g
0
%
Protein
11.15
g
22
%
Calcium
106.53
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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