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Garlic Pesh Spread

A traditional garlic and walnut spread emulsified with sunflower oil and fresh lemon juice. Highly pungent and creamy, it is traditionally enjoyed on crusty bread or served alongside grilled meats.

15 minEasyServes 6130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 12 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 cup walnuts, shelled
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup ice water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 12 peeled garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt to the jar of a high-speed blender or food processor.

  2. 2

    Pulse until garlic is finely minced and starts forming a thick paste.

  3. 3

    Add 1 cup shelled walnuts, 1/4 cup sunflower oil, and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the blender container.

  4. 4

    Blend on medium speed while slowly pouring in 1/4 cup ice water until the mixture turns creamy and thick.

  5. 5

    Transfer garlic spread to a small serving bowl and let rest ten minutes before serving.

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Questions

What should Garlic Pesh Spread look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until garlic is finely minced and starts forming a thick paste. Step 4: cook until the mixture turns creamy and thick.

Is Garlic Pesh Spread low-carb?

A serving of Garlic Pesh Spread carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

Does Garlic Pesh Spread contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 cup walnuts, shelled. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Garlic Pesh Spread?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 130 calories, with 3 g protein and 12 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 200 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Garlic Pesh Spread?

Refrigerate Garlic Pesh Spread in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

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