Sunday, March 2, 2014

MEYER LEMON INFUSED OIL


Photo credit: greekoliveoilhq.com
MEYER LEMON INFUSED OIL
Paleo / Whole 30 compliant
 
1 cup light olive, avocado or walnut oil
2 Meyer lemons, washed and peeled
(Eat the lemon; Meyer lemons are a sweet variety & reserve peeling)

* Warm the oil and lemon peel over very low heat for 20 minutes.
* Allow to cool completely.
* Strain and pour into a glass bottle with stopper.
* Store at room temperature.


SUGGESTED USES:

* Drizzle infused oil over a salad of tossed greens with berries and nuts. 
* Drizzle over chef’s salad in combination with champagne or wine vinegar.
* Combine with vinegar and crushed berries. Puree with a hand blender for a creamy vinaigrette.
* Drizzle over tilapia, salmon or sea food before baking or grilling.
* Substitute lemon infused oil for olive oil when roasting cauliflower or broccoli.

Recipe: w.lynne 
 Taste.  Enjoy.  Pass it on!