Green Aioli

Name: Green Aioli
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 large egg (see notes); 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 Tbsps lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 118 milliliters lightly packed rinsed fresh mint leaves, fresh basil leaves, or coarsely chopped Italian parsley; 237 milliliters olive oil (see notes); 0 teaspoons About salt

Green Aioli might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe has 18 calories, 0g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up egg, olive oil, lightly mint leaves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, whirl egg, lemon juice, garlic to taste, salt, mint leaves, and lemon peel until well blended.

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Lemon Juice

Mint

Lemon Peel

Garlic

Salt

Egg

Equipment you will use

Food Processor

Blender

With machine running, gradually add olive oil in a thin, steady stream until all is incorporated.

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Olive Oil

Add more salt to taste.

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Salt

Quick Aioli: Omit the egg and oil, and use 1 cup purchased mayonnaise instead. Whirl mayonnaise with lemon juice, garlic, salt, mint leaves, and lemon peel until smooth. Makes about 1 cup.

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Lemon Juice

Mint

Lemon Peel

Mayonnaise