Mediterranean Diet Friendly Avocado Oil Toum

Toum is the Lebanese garlic sauce that makes everything it touches taste better — and this version is built on avocado oil, which fits beautifully into a plant-forward, heart-healthy way of eating. The result is a cloud-like, brilliantly white emulsion that's bold, creamy, and completely dairy-free, with nothing but garlic, lemon, salt, and good oil holding it all together. Avocado oil's mild flavor lets the garlic shine without the bitterness that some other oils can introduce, and its fat profile aligns well with the kind of wholesome, minimally processed cooking this style of eating celebrates. The technique is all about patience — a slow, steady drizzle of oil into the running food processor, broken up with alternating splashes of fresh lemon juice and ice water, coaxes the mixture into a thick, fluffy emulsion that looks almost like stiff whipped cream. Once it's in the fridge, it firms up even further and keeps beautifully, ready to swipe onto grilled vegetables, spread inside a wrap, or serve alongside roasted chicken or fish. It's the kind of condiment that quietly elevates an entire meal without any fuss.

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