Description
This Roasted Garlic Aioli is a creamy, flavorful sauce made by roasting garlic until tender and mixing it with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Perfect as a dip, spread, or condiment, it offers a rich garlic taste with a subtle tang and can be easily customized with herbs or spices.
Ingredients
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Aioli Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the garlic.
- Prepare Garlic: Peel away the outer layers of the garlic bulb, leaving the cloves intact. Slice off the top of the bulb to expose the cloves. Place the garlic bulb on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle the exposed cloves with olive oil, and wrap tightly in foil.
- Roast Garlic: Roast the wrapped garlic bulb in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
- Cool and Mash: Remove the garlic from the oven and let cool slightly. Squeeze the soft roasted cloves out of their skins into a small bowl and mash them with a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Mix Aioli: In a separate bowl, combine the mashed roasted garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir well until fully blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish the aioli with chopped parsley or chives if desired. Transfer to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Roast extra garlic cloves along with the ones needed for the aioli. They’re great for spreading on bread or adding to other dishes.
- For a smoother texture, use a food processor or blender to blend the aioli ingredients.
- If the aioli is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or extra lemon juice.
- The aioli will thicken up a bit more after chilling, so keep this in mind when adjusting its consistency.
- Personalize the flavor by adding extra ingredients like a pinch of smoked paprika or a small amount of honey for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
