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💭 Why you’ll love this recipe
Takes no time at all. Just like my basil mayonnaise, this simple recipe only needs 5 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to make! Great way to use up fresh or frozen basil. I love making this when I need a nice creamy sauce and want to use up some fresh herbs. Perfect flavor combination. Thanks to basil, garlic, lemon juice, and zest, this condiment is super well-balanced yet indulgent!
Variations & Substitutions
Fresh basil. Use fresh basil for the best flavor, but you can also use frozen basil in a pinch. You can also use this recipe for other fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. Mayonnaise. I like to use vegan mayonnaise, but you can also use good old-fashioned mayo. Garlic. Use 2-3 fresh garlic cloves. You can use them fresh, but I like to roast them before adding them to the aioli to get a rich, garlicky flavor. Lemon. Use a fresh lemon since you’ll be needing both lemon juice and zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
📖 How to make basil aioli
For the best results, pulse the ingredients in short bursts in a food processor or blender one step at a time. Chop by hand. If you don’t have a food processor, rough chop the basil as small as you can, and then use a fork or a whisk to combine it with the mayonnaise. Mince the garlic separately and add it to the basil mayo. Finally, add the lemon juice and zest and whisk vigorously! You’re all done.
🍴Storage and reheating suggestions
Store leftover basil garlic aioli in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. It should last for up to two weeks. But if I were to be completely honest, I put this on everything so it rarely ever lasts that long!
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