Low-Calorie Garlic Toum

Ingredients

• 10 garlic cloves (peeled and ends removed)
• 0.5 cup egg whites (pasteurized; used as a creamy filler)
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado or grapeseed oil)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• salt (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the peeled garlic cloves and a pinch of salt into a food processor or high-speed blender. Pulse until the garlic is finely minced.

2. 2

   Add the pasteurized egg whites to the garlic mixture. Blend on high until the mixture becomes frothy and begins to thicken.

3. 3

   While the blender is running on a low-to-medium setting, very slowly drizzle in the oil in a thin, steady stream to emulsify the mixture.

4. 4

   Add the lemon juice and continue to blend until the dip reaches a thick, fluffy, and creamy consistency.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Transfer to a container and chill in the refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

The creator notes that while this version doesn't taste exactly like the oil-heavy original, it is nearly indistinguishable when used as a spread in sandwiches or burgers. Ensure you use pasteurized egg whites since they are not cooked.

Nutrition per serving

• garlic dip
• toum
• low-calorie
• high-protein
• condiment
• middle eastern
• healthy swap