Roasted garlic aioli
Roasted garlic aioli is a dip with so much flavor thanks to the caramelized garlic in it which gives it a rich savory flavor this aioli is known for.
Ingredients
- 3 bulbs Garlic
- 3 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mustard (spicy brown or Dijon mustard)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (add more to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Roast the garlic
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Slice off the top of each bulb to expose the cloves.
- Place bulbs on a piece of foil large, then drizzle oil over the top of the bulbs
- Wrap the bulbs in the foil, place on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 to 45 mins or until tender and caramelized.
- When it's cooked to your liking. Remove from the oven, let it cool then unwrap. Press out the bulbs into a bowl then mash with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the mashed garlic. Mix to combine, taste and adjust seasoning.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can season the bulbs lightly with salt and pepper before baking. If you do not add extra salt or pepper until you taste the aioli.
- Fresh garlic and quality olive oil make a significant difference in the flavor.
- Ensure the garlic is well-roasted to achieve a mellow, sweet flavor.
- If you want a smooth sauce, you can blend the sauce with a stick blender till smooth.
- For a plant based alternative, use Hellmann's plant based mayo.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 0.3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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