Description
Elevate your dishes with these mouthwatering roasted garlic cloves, offering a sweet and creamy burst of flavor that’s perfect for spreads and cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large garlic bulbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves.
- Place the bulbs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper; add herbs if desired.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and soft.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; enjoy spread on bread or mixed into dishes.
Notes
- For an added kick, include red pepper flakes before roasting.
- Store leftovers submerged in olive oil in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roasted garlic bulb (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg