Green garlic and spring onion aioli

Green Garlic and Spring onions              

 Fresh green garlic are very young garlic, about the length of an average scallion or green onion, fresh green garlic is the mild stage of garlic when it first produces very tender green stalks. Beneficial garlic is claimed to be an all-around wonder drug with its numerous anticancer compounds. Strengthening the immune system, it helps to ward off colds, among other ailments. Garlic works as an antibiotic against some types of bacteria, viruses and intestinal parasites. It lowers blood pressure and blood cholesterol.

Green garlic and spring onions are a little milder and sweeter than they will be in a few months. As such, they can be tossed into almost any dish without overpowering it, soups, omelets or a salad.            

Green garlic and spring onion aioli

      (The aioli can be made up to 2 days in advance.)

Ingredients

1/2 cup organic mayonnaise                                                 

1 teaspoon lemon juice                                            

1/4 cup minced spring onions

1 teaspoon minced green garlic

Sea salt and pepper...to taste

Directions

Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, onions and garlic in a bowl until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper,set aside. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving

 This great served with steak , chicken, veal with steamed artichokes for dipping

In health....