Carrabba's Bread Dipping Spice

By Kyle-2

This flavorful alternative to butter is a favorite served Italian cuisine. Serve the herbal spice blend with olive oil alongside a warm loaf of crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon basil, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian or curly parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt or ground sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Additional olive oil for serving
• Bread for dipping

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients, except oil and lemon, in small food processor. Pulse briefly, just until all ingredients are evenly chopped.

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon oil and lemon juice.

Refrigerate in airtight container.

To serve, combine about 1 1/2 teaspoons spice blend with 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil on a small dish. Serve with bread for dipping.