Ina Garten Basil Mayo Recipe
Do you love fresh herbs? Then you must try this Ina Garten Basil Mayo Recipe. It is creamy and full of flavor.
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Glass jar (for storage)
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed.
- 1 cup good quality mayonnaise.
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Instructions
- Rinse your fresh basil leaves well. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Put basil and garlic in the food processor. Pulse until they are finely chopped.
- Add the mayonnaise to the processor. Pour in the fresh lemon juice too.
- Add your salt and black pepper. These bring out the herb flavors.
- Process the mixture until it is very smooth. It should look light green.
- Put the mayo in a jar. Let it sit in the fridge.
Notes
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best taste.
- Make sure the basil leaves are very dry.
- Use fresh lemon juice, not the bottled kind.
- Let it chill for one hour before eating.
- The flavors get better as it sits.