Description
A simple and delicious way to prepare roasted garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 or more whole garlic head
- 1 tbsp olive oil per head of garlic
- 1 pinch salt per head of garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and set aside a small baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Garlic prep: Without removing the individual cloves from the head or fully removing the skin, peel off the outer-most, papery skin on the garlic head. Use a sharp knife to cut off about 1/4-inch off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves. If needed, use a small paring knife to cut the tops off the small, outer cloves.
- Season garlic: Place the garlic head with the exposed cloves facing up in the middle of a small piece of parchment paper and/or foil. Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt. Use your fingers to spread the oil and spice all over the garlic. Wrap the garlic up in the paper/foil so it’s completely covered and place on the small baking tray/pan.
- Roast: Roast in the middle of the oven for about 35-50 minutes until golden brown around the edges and the cloves are soft. Keep in mind that size matters – small heads will roast faster than large ones.
- Cool & Remove: Unwrap the garlic and let it rest for about 5-10 minutes until cool enough to handle. When you’re ready, pinch from the bottom of the clove and pull up – the garlic should pop right out.
- Store: Store peeled cloves in an airtight container and cover completely with olive oil. Keep in the fridge and use within 1 week. To freeze: place individual garlic cloves (peeled) on a parchment paper lined baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before use.
Notes
- Garlic can be used in a variety of dishes or enjoyed on its own as a spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 clove
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0