Mediterranean Diet Garlic Toum
Bursting with bold, garlicky flavor, this Mediterranean Diet Garlic Toum is a creamy, dairy-free garlic sauce that's as versatile as it is delicious. Made with just five simple ingredients—fresh garlic, kosher salt, lemon juice, cold water, and neutral oil—this recipe showcases a classic emulsion technique to create its signature fluffy texture. Perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling, toum pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or warm pita bread. With a quick prep time of 20 minutes and the ability to keep fresh for up to three weeks, it’s a must-have condiment for Mediterranean-inspired meals and beyond. If you're looking for guilt-free, flavor-packed recipes, this garlic toum is the perfect addition to your culinary repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1.5 cups neutral oil (such as canola or sunflower oil)
Instructions
Peel and trim the ends of the garlic cloves. Roughly chop them to make blending easier.
In a food processor, add the chopped garlic and kosher salt. Pulse the processor to chop the garlic finely.
Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a spatula to gather any garlic that sticks to the walls.
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the food processor. Blend the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste.
With the food processor running on low speed, very slowly begin to drizzle in the neutral oil. Aim for a thin stream; this is crucial to create an emulsion.
After about 1/4 cup of oil has been added, add 1 tablespoon of cold water to help maintain the emulsion.
Continue alternating between adding the oil and the remaining lemon juice, always pouring in a slow, steady stream, and adding cold water as needed. This process should take several minutes to ensure the mixture emulsifies properly.
Once all the oil has been incorporated, your toum should be thick and fluffy.
Taste the toum and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the garlic toum to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate. It will continue to thicken as it chills and keep for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 355.2 g | 455% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
