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Perfect Roasted Garlic

This roasted garlic recipe uses a simple method to infuse so much flavor into a variety of dishes! It becomes perfectly caramelized and is a wonderful addition to everything from dips to soups.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 heads
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 heads raw garlic
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the middle position.
  2. Slice the tops off your heads of garlic so the cloves are exposed (don't slice where the root is - that'll make it harder). I take off about 1/4". 
  3. Place the heads of garlic on tin foil (cut side up). 
  4. Pour a tablespoon of olive oil over top each head of garlic.  
  5. Close the foil up (make sure it's completely closed but do it fairly loosely). 
  6. Roast the garlic for an hour or so. It should be golden (with some darker brown bits) and feel soft to the touch, so pop it back in the oven for a little longer if it is a bit tough still. Once it's cooled a bit, I simply use a small, sharp knife to easily pull/slide the cloves out. You could also squeeze the garlic head with your hands to get the cloves out in one go if you're not worried about the cloves being somewhat intact.

Notes

  • Use it in salad dressings, sauces, hummus, dips, spread directly on bread, or anything else you can think of. Garlic will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for a few days at least.
  • Recipe can easily be increased to roast more garlic as needed. 
  • Use it in salad dressings, sauces, hummus, dips, spread directly on bread, or anything else you can think of. Garlic will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for a few days at least.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4heads

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3IU 0%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.