Roasted Garlic Paste
Transform your kitchen with the rich, velvety flavor of homemade Roasted Garlic Paste! This simple yet gourmet recipe features whole garlic bulbs caramelized to golden perfection, enhanced with aromatic olive oil and a touch of kosher salt. Perfectly roasted in the oven, the garlic transforms into a mellow, spreadable paste that can be used as a base for soups, sauces, or spread onto toasted bread for an instantly elevated appetizer. With just three ingredients and minimal prep time, this flavorful condiment is a must-have staple for garlic lovers and elevates any dish it graces. Store it in the refrigerator or freezer to enjoy its savory goodness whenever inspiration strikes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces whole garlic bulbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Remove the loose outer layers of paper from the garlic bulbs, leaving the cloves intact and still attached to the root.
Using a sharp knife, slice off the top 1/4 inch of each garlic bulb to expose the tops of the cloves.
Place the garlic bulbs cut-side up on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to wrap them.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the cut surfaces of the garlic bulbs, ensuring each clove is coated.
Sprinkle the garlic bulbs lightly with kosher salt.
Wrap the garlic bulbs completely in the aluminum foil, sealing the edges to create a pouch.
Place the foil-wrapped garlic on a baking sheet or directly on the middle oven rack.
Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cloves are soft, golden brown, and caramelized.
Remove the garlic from the oven and allow it to cool slightly until it is safe to handle.
Unwrap the foil and gently squeeze each clove from its skin into a small bowl.
Mash the roasted garlic cloves with a fork or blend them with a food processor until a smooth paste forms.
Store the roasted garlic paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 311 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 361 mg | 8% | |
*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.
