How to Make Vegan Mayonnaise

Eating a vegan diet means giving up all animal products, including eggs and cheese. Making this mayonnaise with tofu rather than eggs creates a more healthful, cholesterol-free alternative to regular mayonnaise. This vegan mayonnaise can be substituted for regular mayonnaise in any recipe.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 block silken tofu (about 5 ounces)
• 2 tbs. olive oil
• 2 tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Dash of ground black pepper, or several splashes of hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallion bulbs, or 1 small garlic clove (optional)

1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and whirl until smooth.

2. Add a tablespoon of water if the mayonnaise seems too thick.

3. Cover and refrigerate, the mayonnaise will keep for about a week.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe makes about 3/4 cup of mayonnaise.

[lydiabily]

on 11/12/2008 Great recipe!