How to Roast Garlic
Roasting garlic transforms its sharp bite into a mellow, sweet, and caramelized flavor perfect for spreading, blending into sauces, or adding depth to savory dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1–2 tbsp per garlic head
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Whole garlic heads
- Olive oil
- Salt (optional)
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel off loose outer layers of garlic heads, keeping bulbs intact.
- Slice 1/4 inch off the top of each head to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut surface and sprinkle with salt if desired.
- Wrap each garlic head in aluminum foil.
- Place wrapped garlic directly on oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 40–45 minutes until cloves are soft, golden, and caramelized.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then squeeze roasted garlic from each clove.
Notes
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme in foil for extra aroma.
- Include a small pat of butter for richer flavor.
- Roast separated cloves for faster cooking (25–30 minutes).
- Add smoked salt or peppercorns for a smoky flavor.
- Store in oil in the fridge for longer shelf life (never at room temp).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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