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A white plate with a small white bowl with basil mayo in it. There is a knife and a piece of bread on the plate. The bread has mayo on it. There is also a knife on the plate and some basil and a lemon off to the side.

Homemade Basil Mayonnaise

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This creamy, mustard-free Basil Mayonnaise is made from scratch with fresh basil, garlic, lemon, and avocado oil – perfect for slathering on sandwiches and toasts!

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 large whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 cup avocado oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. BLEND THE BASE: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the whole egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and sugar. Blend for about 30 seconds, until smooth and well combined.
  2. EMULSIFY THE OIL: With the food processor running, very slowly drizzle the oil in through the feed tube in a thin, steady stream. Take your time, this step should take several minutes. Pause as needed to allow the mixture to emulsify and thicken. If necessary, stop the processor and scrape down the sides to make sure everything is fully incorporated.
  3. ADD THE BASIL: Add the fresh basil leaves to the food processor and pulse several times, just until the basil is finely chopped and evenly distributed. You want flecks of basil visible – don’t over-blend!
  4. CHILL AND SERVE: Transfer the mayonnaise to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 5 days.

  • Author: Christine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Condiments
  • Method: Handmade
  • Cuisine: Ameican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
  • Calories: 172
  • Sugar: 0.1 g
  • Sodium: 55.2 mg
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 30.9 mg

Find it online: https://soupandsammie.com/basil-mayonnaise/