Description
A creamy roasted garlic aioli that elevates any dish to gourmet status, perfect for dipping, spreading, or enhancing your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 large egg yolk (or 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard for a no-egg version)
- 1 cup of neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Optional: freshly cracked pepper or herbs for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose individual cloves. Drizzle a little olive oil over the exposed cloves, then wrap the head in aluminum foil. Place it in the preheated oven and roast for about 30-35 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
- Once the garlic has cooled slightly, squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins into a mixing bowl. Add your egg yolk (or mustard) and mash into a smooth paste.
- Drizzle the oil in slowly while whisking (or blending), creating an emulsion.
- Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Transfer your aioli to a serving bowl, and voilà! Enjoy your roasted garlic aioli.
Notes
Store leftover aioli in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 week. Can be frozen in small portions for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg