Chive Oil

Makes: 1/2 cup
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 small bunch chives
• 1/2 cup grape seed oil
• Pinch each sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch chives for 30 seconds, then drain and chill in an ice bath. Drain, wrap chives in a towel and squeeze moisture out.
2. Place chives in a blender with remaining ingredients and blend for 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Pour chive oil into a plastic squeeze bottle with a small opening or use a spoon for drizzling.

Nutrients per 1-tablespoon serving: Calories: 163, Total Fat: 18 g, Sat. Fat: 2 g, Carbs: 0.5 g, Fiber: 0.25 g, Sugars: 0.25 g, Protein: 0.25 g, Sodium: 20 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg

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