We have the perfect bread dipping oil recipe for the holidays. We always spotlight main course recipes, but appetizers are our focus this time. This oil is simple and packs so much flavor. And, like most recipes, an easy dish to put your twist on. Zena Kamgaing (@ZenasKitchen) shares her bread dipping oil recipe that everyone will obsess over. Who wouldn’t love warm, soft bread with a robust dipping oil?
Keep scrolling to learn how Zena made her mouthwatering appetizer.
Check Out Zena’s Bread Dipping Oil Recipe
@zenaskitchen Bread dipping oil 😍 shoutout to @saltochtahini for the inspo!
Ingredients:
- 100ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 heaped tbsp sundrenched/sun-soaked tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 heaped tbsp chargrilled artichokes, finely chopped
- 1 heaped tbsp olives, finely chopped
- 1 heaped tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ½ garlic clove, minced (optional)
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1 tsp Aleppo Chili
Mix everything and enjoy!
Health Benefits of Aleppo Chili
As delicious as this bread dipping oil is, you’ll love it more when you learn about the benefits of the Aleppo Chili pepper. This pepper contains multiple nutritional values. A study concluded that Aleppo pepper contains mainly vitamins and minerals like common vegetables and fruits. Among the beneficial values, some of them are:
- Dietary fiber
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Iron
- Manganese
- Folic acid
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
But the goodness doesn’t stop there. The Aleppo Chili pepper helps with the following things:
- Improves vision
- Boost the immune system
- Prevent macular degeneration diseases
- Aid digestion
- Maintain a healthy heart
- Boost metabolism
- Aid in weight loss
- Relieve a common cold
These are just several health benefits; however, the list goes on.
What your favorite appetizers to serve to friends and family? Comment below!
