Green Aioli

Name: Green Aioli
Ingredients: 1 large egg (see notes); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled; About 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup lightly packed rinsed fresh mint leaves, fresh basil leaves, or coarsely chopped Italian parsley; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 cup olive oil (see notes)

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 large egg (see notes)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled
About 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup lightly packed rinsed fresh mint leaves, fresh basil leaves, or coarsely chopped Italian parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup olive oil (see notes)

Directions

1

In a blender or food processor, whirl egg, lemon juice, garlic to taste, salt, mint leaves, and lemon peel until well blended.
2

With machine running, gradually add olive oil in a thin, steady stream until all is incorporated. Add more salt to taste.
3

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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Nutritional analysis per tablespoon