Aioli With Roasted Vegetables

Serves: 2

Irwin Berge

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

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Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

12 cloves

Garlic

Directions:

1

Place 10 garlic cloves in a saucepan and cover with cold water

2

Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook 3 minutes, then drain

3

Return the garlic to the saucepan and cover with fresh water

4

Bring to a simmer and cook 3 more minutes, then drain again

5

Mince the remaining 2 garlic cloves; sprinkle with salt

6

Use the flat side of a chef's knife to mash the garlic and salt into a smooth paste

7

(For a stronger aioli, cook 8 cloves in step 1 and mash 4 into a paste

8

) Combine the cooked garlic and garlic paste in a food processor

9

Add the egg yolks and 3 tablespoons warm water; pulse to blend, scraping down the sides as needed

10

With the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream and blend until thick

11

Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours

12

Remove the aioli from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving

13

Whisk in up to 4 tablespoons water to thin it, if desired

14

Season with salt

15

Serve with the roasted vegetables

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Choose several vegetables and make a foil packet for each: Pile the vegetables on foil, sprinkle with salt and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons water

17

Seal into a packet, put on a baking sheet and roast at 450 degrees F until tender

18

Keep sealed until ready to serve

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Photograph by Anna Williams