An aioli is a rich, versatile sauce that is usually made with garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, and olive oil.  However, during my initial elimination stage of the Autoimmune Protocol, I was steering clear of them while overhauling my gut.

*Note: I do use grass-fed butter, as my body handles it well, if you personally cannot, I would recommend trying a substitute that sits well with you. Maybe ghee?

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Garlic clove
• 3 Shallots (whole, skin-on)
• 1 Small Lemon
• 4 tbsp. Grass-fed Butter (unsalted)
• 1 tsp. Sea-Salt (fine) & Pepper
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil or Avocado Oil

(The recipe yields about 1 cup of sauce.)

To start – Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse the shallots, garlic clove, and lemon. Cut the lemon in half, then also cut just enough of the round bottom-parts of each half so they can sit flat on baking sheet (this is important because you want to save all the juice/pulp).

Then place the garlic, shallots, and lemon on to the lined baking sheet, sprinkle all generously with the fine sea salt. Place in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until garlic and shallots are roasted and soft. (*Note: Ovens will vary in cooking time.)

Next, melt the 4 tbsp. of grass-fed butter (or your dairy substitute) and place in to a mixing bowl. Then peel the skins from the roasted shallots and garlic (carefully), and place the insides directly in to the bowl of melted butter. Now use a small spoon to scoop out ALL of the pulp/insides/juice from the roasted lemon halves directly in to the same mixing bowl (discard the rind/peels). Then add the 2 tbsp. of oil to the bowl. Mix all lightly with a spoon then also add in the pepper, paprika and onion powder.

Then add the mixture to a blender. Blend until your desired consistency is reached. Serve with your favorite veggie dish, or another tasty meal, and Enjoy!

x. Heather