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How to Freeze Garlic (Cloves or Paste)
Learn how to freeze garlic cloves and garlic paste with these simple step-by-step directions!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 50 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. garlic about 40-50 cloves
- 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil if freezing paste*
Instructions
- Remove the garlic cloves from the bulb, or head. (Tip: Place the bulb on a flat surface and apply pressure to the root end of the bulb with the palm of your hand to loosen up the cloves.)
- Cut the root end off of the clove. Peel and remove the papery skin.
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Freezing Garlic Cloves:
- Place the whole cloves onto a large baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for 2-4 hours, or until almost completely frozen.
- Transfer the cloves to a large freezer-safe ziplock bag with the date on the front. Freeze for up to 6 months.
Freezing Garlic Paste:
- Add the peeled garlic cloves to a large food processor along with the oil. Blend for 30-60 seconds, scraping down the sides every 10-15 seconds, or until a smooth paste forms.
- Fill an ice cube tray with 1 tablespoon of garlic paste in each cavity. Freeze for 2-4 hours, or until solid.
- Transfer the frozen garlic cubes to a freezer-safe ziplock bag with the date. Freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
- This recipe makes roughly 1 pound of garlic paste. A serving size is 1 tablespoon of garlic paste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
50kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.