Homemade Lebanese Toum – The Immune-Boosting Garlic Sauce ?? With a Lebanese husband and my goal to avoid processed sauces, this classic Lebanese toum (garlic sauce) is a winner! Simple, healthy, and packed with benefits. Ingredients: 
? 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
? 2 tsp kosher salt
? 3 cups high oleic sunflower oil (expeller-pressed, organic)
? 1/2 cup organic lemon juice Instructions: 
1️⃣ Slice garlic cloves lengthwise, removing green sprouts.
2️⃣ In a food processor, combine garlic and salt until finely minced.
3️⃣ With the processor running, add oil 1-2 tbsp at a time, scraping down the sides. Once creamy, alternate adding the remaining oil and lemon juice until fully emulsified (about 15 minutes).
4️⃣ Transfer to a glass container, cover with a paper towel, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, replace the towel with an airtight lid. It’ll keep for up to 3 months. Why High Oleic Sunflower Oil? ? High oleic expeller-pressed sunflower oil is a healthier choice than most seed oils. Rich in monounsaturated fats, it’s stable even raw and gentle on digestion, unlike many seed oils that oxidize and contain excess omega-6 fats. Health Benefits of Toum for the Family: ? Raw Garlic: Naturally immune-boosting, garlic is antimicrobial and rich in antioxidants, supporting gut health for all ages, including nursing moms.
? Sunflower Oil: Contains healthy fats that support cholesterol balance and skin health.
? Lemon Juice: Alkalizing and high in vitamin C for immunity and skin health. Serve this versatile sauce with chicken, potatoes, veggies, or sandwiches (like shawarma!). Flavorful, nourishing, and a staple in our home. Curious to try? Let me know if you get hooked on toum too!

Homemade Lebanese Toum – The Immune-Boosting Garlic Sauce ??
With a Lebanese husband and my goal to avoid processed sauces, this classic Lebanese toum (garlic sauce) is a winner! Simple, healthy, and packed with benefits.

Ingredients:

? 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
? 2 tsp kosher salt
? 3 cups high oleic sunflower oil (expeller-pressed, organic)
? 1/2 cup organic lemon juice

Instructions:

1️⃣ Slice garlic cloves lengthwise, removing green sprouts.
2️⃣ In a food processor, combine garlic and salt until finely minced.
3️⃣ With the processor running, add oil 1-2 tbsp at a time, scraping down the sides. Once creamy, alternate adding the remaining oil and lemon juice until fully emulsified (about 15 minutes).
4️⃣ Transfer to a glass container, cover with a paper towel, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, replace the towel with an airtight lid. It’ll keep for up to 3 months.

Why High Oleic Sunflower Oil? ?

High oleic expeller-pressed sunflower oil is a healthier choice than most seed oils. Rich in monounsaturated fats, it’s stable even raw and gentle on digestion, unlike many seed oils that oxidize and contain excess omega-6 fats.

Health Benefits of Toum for the Family:

? Raw Garlic: Naturally immune-boosting, garlic is antimicrobial and rich in antioxidants, supporting gut health for all ages, including nursing moms.
? Sunflower Oil: Contains healthy fats that support cholesterol balance and skin health.
? Lemon Juice: Alkalizing and high in vitamin C for immunity and skin health.

Serve this versatile sauce with chicken, potatoes, veggies, or sandwiches (like shawarma!). Flavorful, nourishing, and a staple in our home.

Curious to try? Let me know if you get hooked on toum too!