Heart-Healthy Garlic Toum
Creamy, aromatic, and utterly irresistible, this Heart-Healthy Garlic Toum offers a modern twist on the classic Middle Eastern garlic spread by replacing traditional oils with heart-friendly olive oil. Featuring just five simple ingredients—fresh garlic cloves, tangy lemon juice, silky olive oil, ice water, and a pinch of salt—this recipe creates a velvety, emulsified dip bursting with bold garlicky flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, the toum is perfect as a zesty dip for fresh veggies, a flavorful spread for whole-grain breads, or a topping for roasted vegetables and lean proteins. Best of all, its homemade nature ensures a healthier, preservative-free alternative to store-bought options, making it ideal for clean-eating enthusiasts. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks and enjoy the versatile accents of this guilt-free, heart-healthy condiment! Keywords: heart-healthy garlic spread, Middle Eastern toum, healthy olive oil dip, homemade garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
- 5 large cloves Fresh garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Ice water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove any green sprouts from the center, as they can add a bitter taste to the toum.
Step 2
In a food processor, add the garlic cloves, salt, and lemon juice. Process until the garlic is finely minced, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 3
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in very small amounts at a time, allowing the mixture to emulsify. This is crucial for forming a creamy consistency.
Step 4
After a portion of the olive oil has been incorporated, add half of the ice water to the processor. This will help in binding the ingredients together and maintaining the emulsion.
Step 5
Continue to slowly add the remaining olive oil, alternating with the remaining ice water until fully mixed and smooth.
Step 6
Taste the toum, and adjust salt or lemon juice if desired. Pulse briefly to incorporate any additional seasoning.
Step 7
Transfer the garlic toum to a clean, airtight jar or container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Step 8
Enjoy this heart-healthy garlic toum as a dip with fresh vegetables, as a spread on whole-grain bread, or as a topping for roasted vegetables or lean proteins.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (215g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1067.9 |
| Total Fat 112.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1195.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 2.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 69.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 192.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories