Red Pepper Aioli

Creamy red pepper sauce in a white bowl on a wooden board with basil on top.

Roasted red pepper aioli is a rich, creamy sauce that combines garlicky mayo and smoky red peppers for a fresh, zesty taste that is great for dipping, or to spread on sandwiches and burgers.

Course Condiment

Cuisine International

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 53kcal

Author Lee-Ann Grace

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise I used store-bought
½ cup roasted red peppers drained well if packed in oil or water
2 garlic cloves cores removed and crushed (see my notes)
1½ tablespoon lemon juice
⅓ cup fresh basil leaves firmly packed
¼ teaspoon fine cooking salt

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Add everything to the bowl of a small food processor.
½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup roasted red peppers, 2 garlic cloves, 1½ tablespoon lemon juice, ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, ¼ teaspoon fine cooking salt
Process until well combined, scraping down the sides as you go.
Refrigerate the mixture until needed.

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Notes

Because the garlic in this recipe is going to be raw, I recommend removing the core from the centre of each garlic clove before crushing the clove. This will make the garlic taste less harsh. For more information on this see this post.

*Please note that the nutrition information is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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