Golden Garlic Elixir: A Heavenly Roasted Garlic Paste Recipe

Recipe: Roasted Garlic Paste 🧄

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 2 tablespoons

Description:

Indulge in the sweetly mellow taste of roasted garlic paste, a versatile spread that adds depth to your dishes. This delightful paste is perfect for brushing onto buttery grilled breads, enhancing vegetables, or anywhere you would typically use garlic and butter. Plus, it can be prepared ahead of time and will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Ingredients:

2 heads of garlic
1/2 cup olive oil

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 99.3
Fat: 1.4g
Saturated Fat: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 10.2mg
Carbohydrates: 19.8g
Fiber: 1.3g
Sugar: 0.6g
Protein: 3.8g

Keywords:

Breads, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven, Easy

Instructions:

Step	Instructions
1	Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2	Cut the tops off the two garlic heads to expose or open the individual cloves.
3	Drizzle olive oil over both garlic heads, ensuring they are well coated.
4	Wrap the garlic heads loosely in foil, with the cut ends facing upward.
5	Bake the garlic in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until soft and pliable.
6	When cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the cloves.
7	Transfer the roasted garlic cloves to a bowl and mash them with a fork or blend them into a smooth paste using a food processor or blender.
8	Store the roasted garlic paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Serving Suggestions:

Spread the roasted garlic paste onto slices of freshly baked bread for a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Mix it into mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables to add a delicious garlic twist.
Use it as a marinade or rub for meats before grilling or roasting to infuse them with rich garlic flavor.
Incorporate the paste into sauces and dressings for an extra layer of depth and aroma.