Roasted Garlic Paste Recipe ๐ง๐ฅ
Description: A staple at our house, roasted garlic has uses limited only by your imagination. Roasted garlic is very mild and mellow. Flavor meats, sauces, breads, pastas, dressings, and vegetables with it.
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Thanksgiving, Savory, Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy
Aggregated Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5)
Calories: 1631.2 kcal
Fat Content: 110.3g
Saturated Fat Content: 15.3g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 79.3mg
Carbohydrate Content: 150.1g
Fiber Content: 9.5g
Sugar Content: 4.5g
Protein Content: 28.9g
Recipe Overview:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time | Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 1 hour | 1 hour 5 minutes | 1 cup garlic paste |
Ingredients:
- 1 garlic head
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
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Prepare garlic: Remove any loose papery skins from the outside of the garlic head. Cut off the top 1/3 of the heads to expose the cloves, saving the top for another use. Place the garlic heads in a small baking dish, cut sides up.
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Season: Pour olive oil over the garlic heads, ensuring each clove is coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper for seasoning.
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Roast: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until the cloves are 3/4 done, approximately 45 minutes. Uncover the dish and continue baking for another 15 minutes or until the cloves begin to pop out of their skins and turn golden brown.
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Cool: Once roasted, remove the garlic from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
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Extract cloves: Squeeze the cloves out of their skins into a bowl, being careful not to burn yourself.
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Make paste: Add the oil from the baking dish to the roasted garlic cloves. Mix well, mashing the cloves with a fork or blending until a smooth paste forms.
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Store: Transfer the roasted garlic paste into an airtight container and refrigerate. It can be stored for up to one week.
Serving Suggestions:
- Spread the roasted garlic paste onto crusty bread for a flavorful appetizer.
- Mix it into mashed potatoes for a unique twist on a classic side dish.
- Incorporate it into sauces and dressings for added depth of flavor.
- Use it as a marinade or rub for meats and vegetables before grilling or roasting.
Enjoy the rich, mellow flavor of this versatile roasted garlic paste in your favorite dishes!
