Oven Roasted Garlic
Transform your cooking with the rich, caramelized flavors of Oven Roasted Garlic, a simple yet magical kitchen staple that elevates any dish. This easy-to-make recipe requires just three basic ingredients—garlic, olive oil, and a dash of salt—with the option to add black pepper for a touch of spice. Roasting garlic at 400°F (200°C) brings out its natural sweetness, turning the cloves irresistibly soft and golden brown. Perfect for spreading on crusty bread, enriching sauces, or adding depth to soups and pastas, roasted garlic is a versatile ingredient you'll want to make again and again. Ready in just 45 minutes with only 5 minutes of prep, this recipe is ideal for garlic lovers looking to add gourmet flavor to their home cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 Garlic bulb(s)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Remove the outer layers of papery skin from the garlic bulb, leaving the cloves intact and still attached to the root end.
Using a sharp knife, slice about 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic bulb to expose the tops of the cloves.
Place the garlic bulb on a sheet of aluminum foil or in a small oven-safe dish.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the exposed cloves, ensuring they are well coated.
Sprinkle the garlic with salt and, if using, a pinch of black pepper for added flavor.
If using aluminum foil, wrap the garlic bulb loosely, creating a sealed packet, or cover the dish with foil.
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the cloves are golden brown and soft when pierced with a knife or fork.
Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
To serve, gently squeeze the base of each clove to release the roasted garlic paste, or use a small knife to scoop it out.
Spread the roasted garlic on bread, stir it into sauces, or use it as an ingredient in your favorite recipes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1186 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 131 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.
