Homemade Basil Aioli
Homemade Basil Aioli adds so much flavor to whatever dish you add it to, whether it's a simple sandwich or a beautifully cooked steak. Use it freely as a dip or a spread.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2/3 cup light olive oil or canola or vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 10 basil leaves finely minced
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer, beat together yolk, lemon juice, and mustard in a bowl.
- Add the oil in a steady slow stream while contining to beat on low, just until the oil is completely integrated.
- Add the garlic and basil and stir with a spoon or spatula to combine.
Notes
Overmixing can lead the aioli to break
Mixing in too much oil at once can also lead the aioli to break.
Mixing in too much oil at once can also lead the aioli to break.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg