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vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats.

Start with 1 cup of freshly peeled garlic, ensuring it's firm and not sprouting.

Add the garlic to the food processor with salt and finely chop until evenly chopped.

Scrape down the sides of the food processor to ensure all garlic is chopped.

Turn on the food processor and begin adding the oil in a threadlike stream, starting with 1/2 cup of oil.

Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice to help bind the mixture.

Continue to add another 1/2 cup of oil in a slow, steady stream while the processor is running.

Add more lemon juice as needed, ensuring to let it incorporate before adding more oil.

Scrape down the sides of the food processor as necessary to combine all ingredients well.

Once the garlic puree is light and creamy, transfer it to an airtight container.

Place a piece of paper towel over the garlic puree before covering the container to prevent condensation from causing separation.

Refrigerate the garlic puree to cool completely before sealing.

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