Infused oils for drizzling
Infused oils for drizzling are aromatic oils, typically olive or neutral oils, steeped with herbs, spices, citrus, or chili to add flavor to finished dishes. They are a simple condiment used worldwide, from Mediterranean herb-infused olive oils to Asian chili or sesame oils. The base is almost always a high-quality oil, which carries the infused flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a pure fat condiment, containing virtually no carbohydrates or protein. A typical serving provides a significant amount of calories from fat, primarily heart-healthy monounsaturated fats if using olive oil, along with any fat-soluble antioxidants from the infused ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8.1 µg |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g |
Per 1 tablespoon (14 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, infused oils are a global pantry staple used to elevate a dish's flavor profile at the last moment, acting as a finishing touch rather than a cooking medium. Nutritionally, they can be a vehicle for beneficial compounds like polyphenols from herbs or capsaicin from chilies, which are soluble in fat.
