Lemon Caper Aioli
Capers give this creamy aioli little bursts of briny sharpness, followed by a fresh lemon finish. A quick blend turns it into the kind of sauce that can rescue a plain sandwich.
Recipe link
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
Total time40 MINUTES
- Course
- Condiments
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 82
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegan mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup capers (drained)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- black pepper (coarse, freshly ground, to taste)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Capers: Drain the capers thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels.½ cup capers
- Build the Aioli: Add the vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, and capers to a food processor or blender. Blend until the capers are finely incorporated and the aioli is smooth.2 cups vegan mayonnaise, ¼ cup lemon juice, ½ cup capers
- Adjust the Seasoning: Taste the aioli and season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed.kosher salt, black pepper
- Chill: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Stir well before serving.
Notes
- Capers: Rinsing the capers briefly before using creates a slightly cleaner, brighter flavor if they're especially salty.
- Texture: Blend completely smooth, or pulse only briefly if you prefer small pieces of caper throughout the aioli.
- Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Serving Suggestions: Excellent with Marinated Tempeh Scallopini, BBQ Blackened Tofu, Roasted Eggplant Bruschetta, sandwiches, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or artichokes.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Per 1 tablespoon
- Calories
- 82
- Carbohydrates
- 1 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 5 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 138 mg
- Potassium
- 14 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 0 g
- Vitamin A
- 22 IU
- Vitamin C
- 2 mg
- Calcium
- 4 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Airtight storage container