How to Roast Garlic
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How to Roast Garlic
Description
How to Roast Garlic offers a straightforward method to transform a whole head of garlic into a soft, fragrant ingredient. The recipe involves slicing the garlic to expose the cloves, drizzling olive oil generously, and wrapping it securely in foil to retain moisture while roasting at 400°F. This process yields tender cloves with a rich, mellow flavor free from the pungency of raw garlic. The garlic cloves become soft enough to squeeze out of their skins, making them versatile for culinary use.
The roasted garlic has a creamy texture and can be used as a spread on bread, mixed into sauces, mashed into purees, or added to dressings to impart a gentle garlic aroma without overwhelming heat. It offers a subtler garlic flavor that enhances dishes in a nuanced way.
Choosing firm and fresh garlic heads ensures the best roasting results. Multiple heads can be roasted simultaneously if desired. After roasting, leftover garlic should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or submerged in oil for up to 2 weeks to preserve freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic unpeeled, whole head
- olive oil for drizzling
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 400F.
- Using a sharp knife, slice whole garlic in half horizontally, straight across the middle to expose the cloves. Place each half on a large piece of foil, cut side up.
- Drizzle oil generously over the tops of exposed cloves, allowing oil to seep into the cloves. Sprinkle salt on top of each half.
- Place the garlic halves back together. Wrap the garlic tightly with foil, twisting the the top to create a seal and prevent any leaks (like a wrapped Hershey's kiss).
- Place the garlic head on an oven-proof dish. Roast for 1 hour or until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Carefully open the foil, and gently squeeze the cloves out of the peel.
Notes
- Use firm, fresh garlic heads for better roasting results.
- You can roast multiple heads at once; just adjust foil wrapping accordingly.
- Store any leftovers airtight in the fridge for 2-3 days or submerged in oil for up to 2 weeks.
- Roasted garlic softens considerably and is easy to squeeze out of the skins.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10-12 cloves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1clove | |
| Calories | 13kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.02g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.003g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.03IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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