Description
This creamy, flavorful Roasted Garlic Aioli is a versatile condiment perfect for enhancing sandwiches, dipping fries, or adding a zesty touch to grilled vegetables. Made with roasted garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, it delivers a rich, mellow garlic flavor with a tangy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Aioli Base
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the garlic.
- Prepare Garlic for Roasting: Peel away the outer layers of the garlic bulb without separating the cloves. Slice off the top to expose the tops of the cloves. Place the bulb on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap tightly.
- Roast the Garlic: Roast the foil-wrapped garlic in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until cloves are soft and golden brown.
- Cool and Squeeze Garlic: Remove garlic from oven and allow it to cool slightly. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl.
- Mash Garlic: Mash the roasted garlic cloves with a fork until creamy and smooth.
- Combine Aioli Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the mashed garlic with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir well to blend evenly.
- Season the Aioli: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed to balance flavor.
- Garnish the Aioli: Optionally, stir in or sprinkle chopped parsley or chives for color and fresh flavor.
- Chill Before Serving: Transfer the aioli to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
- Roast extra garlic cloves to use as a spread or in other dishes.
- For a smoother texture, blend the aioli ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- If the aioli is too thick, thin it with a small amount of water or additional lemon juice.
- The aioli will thicken after chilling, so adjust consistency accordingly before chilling.
- Customize the flavor by adding smoked paprika, honey, or other spices to give your aioli a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
