Easy 5-Minute Pesto Aioli Recipe

Easy 5-Minute Pesto Aioli Recipe

This pesto aioli recipe brings forward a spectacular multi-cuisine sauce that can be used as a dip or a spread in just 5 minutes! The homemade pesto keeps things healthy, while the mayonnaise and garlic make it into an irresistible savory treat.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Equipment

Whisk

Ingredients

½ cup Veg Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Basil Pesto
2 cloves Garlic minced
½ tbsp Lemon Juice roughly 1/4 Lemon
a pinch of Salt
a pinch of Black Pepper Powder (optional)

Instructions

Make basil pesto.
In a bowl, add mayonnaise, then add minced garlic, prepared basil pesto, and lemon juice, and mix well.
Adjust the taste of the sauce by adding salt, and you have creamy aioli sauce ready for the taking.

Notes

Try different herbs: When making your pesto, instead of using basil leaves, go for other herbs like rosemary, mint, parsley, or a combination of all for an explosion of herbiness.

Make homemade mayonnaise: If you are peculiar about homemade meals, and keep the store-bought stuff as far as possible, try making the mayonnaise yourself. I've never tried it but I hear from many colleagues that they come out even better than some branded ones.

Add some heat: For a spicy contrast of flavors, add some crushed black pepper. Not only will it give a certain depth of flavor to the aioli, but also make it appealing to look at.

How to store:

In the fridge: You can store the leftover aioli in the refrigerator by placing it in a glass jar or air-tight container.

In the freezer: Do not put the sauce in the freezer as the emulsified mayonnaise will separate the oil and spoil the aioli.

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