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4-Ingredient Vegan Garlic Aioli

4-ingredient vegan garlic aioli is an easy, creamy recipe with no added oil and plenty of fresh garlic. Perfect as a dipping sauce, for veggie burgers, or anywhere you want a smooth condiment with a sharp garlic flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Soaking Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 12
Calories: 62kcal
Author: Denise Perrault

Equipment

  • 1 high-speed blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard more if desired
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice more if desired
  • ¼ - ½ cup cold water more depending on desired consistency
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced and smashed
  • ½ teaspoon salt optional
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Instructions

  • Add 1 cup of raw cashews to a small bowl and cover them with boiling water. Soak the cashews for at least 15 minutes.
  • Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with the mustard, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of water. Blend everything until it is smooth.
  • Scrape the sides of the blender, adding more water and blending until you have a consistency you like.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl, then stir in the minced garlic. You may want to add half the garlic and adjust after tasting it. The garlic flavor will get stronger over time.
  • Taste and add salt or adjust the mustard and lemon juice as desired.

Notes

  • Don't skip the cashew prepping step. Otherwise, your aioli won't have a creamy consistency. An alternative to soaking the cashews in boiling water is to grind them into a fine powder using a spice grinder. You can also soak them overnight or steam them for 10-15 minutes.
  • Store any leftover aioli in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • If you blend the garlic with the rest of the ingredients, the flavor will be much stronger.
  • Use jarred minced garlic at a ratio of ½ a teaspoon for every garlic clove. Using garlic powder will not yield the same flavor as fresh. 
  • You can also make this recipe using silken tofu or ground sunflower seeds. 

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg