Recipe

Vegan Basil Mayonnaise

Lotte Boonstra
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
Vegan Basil Mayonnaise
Serves 8
Prep 5 min
Cook 0 min
Total 5 min

What

  • 1
    15 grams basil
  • 2
    3 tablespoons aquafaba (chickpea brine)
  • 3
    2 teaspoons mustard
  • 4
    Juice of ½ lemon
  • 5
    100 mL mild olive oil
  • 6
    A pinch of sugar
  • 7
    Salt and pepper to taste

How

  • 1
    Roughly chop the basil and place it into a hand blender or food processor. Set aside a few sprigs for garnish.
  • 2
    To the chopped basil, add 3 tablespoons of aquafaba, 2 teaspoons of mustard, and the juice of half a lemon. Blend these ingredients until you obtain a smooth paste.
  • 3
    While the blender is in operation, slowly drizzle in 100-150 mL of olive oil until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
  • 4
    Serve and enjoy your basil mayo! It pairs wonderfully with Turkish bread, avocado, and tomato. Garnish with the reserved basil sprigs for an extra touch of freshness.

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