Green Aioli

Ingredients

• 1 large eggs (see notes)
• 4 cloves garlic peeled
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
• 0.5 cup lightly mint leaves fresh italian packed rinsed coarsely chopped
• 1 cup olive oil (see notes)
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• food processor
• blender

Directions

1. In a blender or food processor, whirl egg, lemon juice, garlic to taste, salt, mint leaves, and lemon peel until well blended.
2. With machine running, gradually add olive oil in a thin, steady stream until all is incorporated.
3. Add more salt to taste.
4. Quick Aioli: Omit the egg and oil, and use 1 cup purchased mayonnaise instead. Whirl mayonnaise with lemon juice, garlic, salt, mint leaves, and lemon peel until smooth. Makes about 1 cup.