Recipe
Olive Oil and Herb Bread Plate
Warm bread with good olive oil, herbs and toasted sesame for dipping.
"But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever."
- Servings
- Serves: 6 servings
- Time
- About 10 minutes
- Contains:
- Wheat (gluten), Sesame
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 small clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 loaf crusty whole-grain bread or 4 pita breads, warmed and torn
- A handful of olives, to serve (optional)
Steps
- Stir the sesame seeds, thyme, oregano, garlic and salt together in a small bowl.
- Pour the olive oil onto a shallow plate and sprinkle the herb mixture and parsley over the top.
- Set the plate in the middle of the table with the warm bread and olives, and let everyone tear and dip.
A simple plate in the middle of the table invites everyone to slow down and share.
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