Roasted Garlic Recipe: A Simple Homestead Staple
On our homestead, roasted garlic is a kitchen staple. We spread it on homemade bread, mix it into mashed potatoes, or stir it into soups and sauces for that deep, earthy flavor only slow roasting can deliver.
Servings: 1 garlic head
Calories: 40kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Large Head of Garlic or more whole heads of garlic (or even elephant garlic for a milder flavor)
- 1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil or your favorite oil
- A pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a small baking dish or ramekin with foil or parchment paper.
- Prepare the garlic. Peel off the loose outer layers of the garlic bulb, but keep the head intact.1 Large Head of Garlic
- Slice about ¼ inch off the top of the bulb to expose the tops of the cloves.
- Drizzle with oil. Place the bulb cut-side up on the prepared dish. Drizzle with olive oil, letting it soak into the cloves. Add a pinch of salt if desired.1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, A pinch of salt
- Cover and roast. Wrap the bulb in foil or cover with a small inverted bowl to keep it moist.
- Roast in the oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
- Cool and use. Let the garlic cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves out of their skins. Use immediately or store.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg