Sumac and Mint Aioli Recipe

By
J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated April 16, 2019
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Creamy, garlicky, and light. . J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Creamy aioli gets a flavor upgrade with sumac and mint. A perfect condiment for grilled vegetables, meat, and sandwiches.

Recipe Details

Sumac and Mint Aioli Recipe

Active 1 min
Total 1 mins
Serves 8 to 12 servings
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe two-minute aioli

  • 1 tablespoon ground sumac

  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves

  • 1 teaspoon zest and 1 teaspoon juice from 1 lemon

Directions

  1. Combine aioli, sumac, mint, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl and stir until roughly combined. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with grilled vegetables, meats, or sandwiches. Aioli can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
132Calories
14gFat
1gCarbs
1gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 12
Amount per serving
Calories132
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g18%
Saturated Fat 2g11%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 78mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 1g0%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 1mg4%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 0mg2%
Potassium 28mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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