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How to Roast Garlic in the Oven
Garlic is just one of those irresistible flavors - it's intense yet sweet and earthy all at the same time. And when roasted, it takes on a fantastic flavor that is simply irresistible. Plus, when you know how to roast garlic at home, you can add this delicious ingredient to all sorts of recipes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 1 clove
Calories: 59 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic see note
- 2 tablesopons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Cut ¼ inch off the top of the head of garlic, leaving all the cloves connected at the root end.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the exposed garlic.
- Wrap tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until fork tender and fragrant.
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Notes
- You can make as many heads of garlic at one time as you like. Roasted garlic freezes well and can be stored for later use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
112mg
(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: 1clove
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 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.