Garlic Paste
Transform your cooking with this rich and versatile Garlic Paste recipe, a must-have kitchen staple that brings bold, aromatic flavor to countless dishes. Made with just four simple ingredients—fresh garlic cloves, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and an optional splash of lemon juice—this creamy paste is quick to prepare in only 10 minutes. Whether blended in a food processor or pounded by hand in a mortar and pestle, the result is a smooth, savory paste that's perfect for marinades, dressings, sauces, or even a quick garlic bread spread. Convenient to store and bursting with flavor, this homemade garlic paste is a time-saving culinary gem you'll want to keep on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves by lightly crushing each clove with the flat side of a knife and removing the papery skin.
Place the peeled garlic cloves into a food processor or a mortar.
Add the salt and begin processing or pounding the garlic until it starts to break down into a coarse texture.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to blend or mash, making sure to incorporate it evenly into the garlic.
If using lemon juice, add it now and mix well for a hint of acidity to balance the flavors.
Continue processing or pounding until the garlic forms a smooth, creamy paste.
Transfer the garlic paste to a clean, airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
