Oil infusions are the perfect medium for simplifying and diversifying flavors in your everyday meals. Savory infusions can be used in salad dressings, marinades, or as a dip for bread (add a little sea salt and ground pepper and you’re good to go!). Sweeter infusions can be mixed into Greek yogurt, used in baked goods, or even mixed into homemade scrubs or body creams.

Garlic & Lemon Avocado Oil Recipe

Avocado oil is a wonderful medium for oil infusions because of its mild, buttery flavor. Heating helps to infuse the oil faster (and kills off bacteria that could potentially spoil the oil) and the high smoke point of avocado oil allows for heating without degrading the oil. Refrigeration extends its shelf life and is a must to keep the infusions from spoiling. Avocado oil won’t harden at cooler temperatures (like olive oil or coconut oil) so it makes these delicious infusions both healthy and convenient, as well!

Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients for Garlic & Lemon Infused Avocado Oil

2 cups Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil
12 cloves garlic peeled
1 medium lemon peel only

Instructions for Garlic & Lemon Infused Avocado Oil

Combine avocado oil, garlic, and lemon peel (careful not to include the white part under the peel—it can make the oil bitter—a medium saucepan.
Heat over low heat until the oil reaches 220 degrees. Turn the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and pour into a glass jar, transferring the garlic and lemon peel, as well.
Leave uncovered 24 hours to cool and infuse further (sealing it sooner will create condensation which can cause it to go rancid sooner). Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

If you love this oil fusion, check out our Lemon Garlic Dressing for a fresh, delicious dressing that also utilizes the flavors of lemon and garlic!

Garlic & Lemon Infused Avocado Oil Recipe

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Servings

2 Cups

Author:

Chosen Foods

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Ingredients

2 cups Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil
12 cloves garlic peeled
1 medium lemon peel only

Directions

Combine avocado oil, garlic, and lemon peel (careful not to include the white part under the peel—it can make the oil bitter—a medium saucepan.
Heat over low heat until the oil reaches 220 degrees. Turn the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and pour into a glass jar, transferring the garlic and lemon peel, as well.
Leave uncovered 24 hours to cool and infuse further (sealing it sooner will create condensation which can cause it to go rancid sooner). Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

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