Saffron Aioli

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2 pinches saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon saffron
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Steep the saffron threads in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain water, but don't allow threads to dry out.
  2. Combine mayonnaise, and lemon juice with a wire whisk, mixing together until uniform.
  3. Add pressed garlic, only 1/2 of saffron threads, 1 teaspoon of saffron powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and continue to mix once again until uniform in texture.
  4. Use remaining saffron threads to garnish aioli in a small ramekin, bowl, or directly on top of food. Serve cool to slightly below room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

423 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 29.4g 38% DV
Carbs 42.4g 15% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 309.3mg 13% DV
Potassium 991.8mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 530.3mcg 59% DV
Vitamin C 39.4mg 44% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 75.3mg 6% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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