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How to Make Basil Mayonnaise
My simple recipe for basil mayonnaise has the power to take so many of your favorite foods to the next level ~ think chicken, shrimp, or egg salads, tomato sandwiches, and all sorts of dips and dressings. This vibrant mayo is a game changer!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 64 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups basil leaves, lightly packed
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1 clove garlic (optional.)
Instructions
- Put mayonnaise, fresh basil leaves, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender (also add the garlic and lemon zest if you are using.) Note: If you are doing a small batch it helps to have a smaller sized machine.
- Blend, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until the mayo is pale green and the basil has been incorporated. There will still be small flecks of basil visible. If there are any larger pieces, keep blending.
- Add salt to taste, and adjust any of the ingredients to your liking. Blend in more basil, salt, or lemon juice if you like.
- Chill the mayo before using, it will thicken as it chills. Use within a week.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Tbsp
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
9mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
112IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.