Description
This Roasted Garlic Aioli is a flavorful and versatile condiment that elevates any dish. Roasting the garlic brings out its natural sweetness and mellows its harshness, creating a creamy and delicious aioli that’s perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling.
Ingredients
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- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel away outer layers of the garlic bulb, leaving cloves intact. Slice off the top of the bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until soft and golden brown.
- Prepare Garlic: Let the garlic cool slightly. Squeeze roasted cloves out of their skins into a bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth.
- Make Aioli: In a separate bowl, combine mashed garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill and Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs (optional). Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Roast extra garlic cloves for use in other dishes.
- For a smoother texture, blend the aioli ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- Adjust consistency with water or lemon juice if needed.
- The aioli will thicken slightly after chilling.
- Customize the flavor with smoked paprika, honey, or other additions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 116kcal
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 93mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
