Almond Mayonnaise

VegSocialWorker's Note:

From the Vegan Sourcebook by Joanne Stepaniak. The recipe says, "This spread offers a very rich and creamy alternative to commercial mayonnaise. It's also great for soy-sensitive children and adults as most prepared mayonnase substitutes are tofu based." This recipe is untried by me so far.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 1.0 cup

• ¼ cup blanched almond
• ¼ cup water or ¼ cup plain non-dairy milk substitute
• ½ teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄3; cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons organic flax seed oil (or additional olive oil)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Grind the almonds in a blender.
2. Add the water, nutritional yeast flakes, salt and garlic powder and process until fairly smooth.
3. With the blender on low, add the olive oil and flaxseed oil in a slow, steady stream.
4. Stop and start as needed in order to stir the mixture and scrape down the sides of the blender jar.
5. Add the lemon juice and vinegar and process until thick and creamy.
6. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. It will keep 10 to 14 days.