5 from 105 votes
How to Roast Garlic In A Pan (+ Stove top Garlic Confit)
This recipe explains how to gently cook garlic cloves in olive oil over low heat until they become soft and golden, creating a garlic confit. The result is tender, mild-flavored garlic that can be spread or mashed for a rich, fragrant addition to dishes. The infused oil is flavorful and useful for enhancing savory dishes later.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
25
cloves
Calories:
43 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 25 garlic whole cloves, peeled
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine garlic and oil in a small saucepan. Over medium heat, bring oil to very low simmer.
- Continue cooking 15 minutes, or until garlic has softened and is golden in color.
- Allow garlic to cool and remove from oil or smash garlic into the oil with a fork for a scrumptious spread.
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Notes
- Keep the oil used to cook the garlic for later use; it adds fragrant flavor to many savory dishes.
- Cook the garlic gently to avoid browning it too much, maintaining a soft texture and sweet taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
43kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
12mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25 cloves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.