Basil-mint Herb Oil – We Love God!

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Ckright1	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 2/3	c	Fresh basil leaves, loosely
		packed
1/3	c	Fresh mint leaves, loosely
		packed
1	c	Olive oil, to 2 cups
		Salt, to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper
		to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Blanch the herbs in lightly salted, boiling water until they turn a
bright green (about 5 seconds). Drain and plunge immediately into ice
water to stop the cooking and set the color. This blanching step
inactivates the enzymes that cause the herbs to turn brown and  develop
an oxidized flavor. Pat the herbs dry and add to a blender or  food
processor along with enough oil to cover. Blend briefly to make  a
thick paste. Pour into a clean tall jar and cover with up to 2  inches
of oil. Stir well or shake and store covered in the  refrigerator for
at least 1 day or up to 3 to 4 days depending on  color and flavor
desired. Strain the oil carefully through a fine  filter or
cheesecloth. The oil should be a very bright green and very  fragrant.
Season with salt and pepper if desired and store covered in  the
refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.  Comments: I've had oils last for more
than 8 weeks before they begin  to fade or develop off flavors.  Recipe
Source: COOKING RIGHT with John Ash From the TV FOOD NETWORK -  (Show #
CR-9629 broadcast 08-07-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -
http://www.foodtv.com  Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe
Comiskey -  jpmd44a@prodigy.com  09-02-1996  Recipe by: John Ash
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 2197 Calories From Fat: 1951 Total Fat: 221g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 389mg Potassium: 3218.4mg Carbohydrates: 59.1g Fiber: 46.1g Sugar: 2.1g Protein: 28g