Spread roasted garlic on warm bread or toast for a simple appetizer. Stir it into mashed potatoes, pasta, or soups for extra flavor. You can also mix it into sauces, dressings, or even scrambled eggs.
How To Roast Garlic in Foil
Learn how to roast garlic in foil for soft, caramelized cloves that add rich flavor to any dish. Roasting garlic mellows the bite and brings out its natural sweetness. Use it in sauces, spreads, or mashed into vegetables and meats.
Ingredients
- 3 fresh garlic bubs
- 4 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or sea salt)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for heat, optional?
- fresh or dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice about ¾ inch off the top of each garlic bulb to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle each bulb with a teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, black pepper, a little red chili flakes, or your favorite fresh or dried herbs.
- Wrap each bulb loosely in foil and place on a sheet pan.
- Roast for 45 minutes.
- Open one packet and gently squeeze a clove. If it’s not soft and caramelized, reseal and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Let the garlic cool for at least 10 minutes before handling. Then squeeze out the cloves and mash with a fork until smooth.
- Spoon into a small jar or ramekin and store in the fridge.
Notes
Storage
Let the roasted garlic cool completely. Spoon the mashed garlic into a small jar, cover with olive oil, seal, and refrigerate.
Using an ice cube tray, You can freeze the garlic in small portions. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag.
Whole roasted bulbs can be frozen, too. Wrap them tightly in plastic or foil, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Serving Suggestions
Nutrition
Calories: 43.8kcalCarbohydrates: 0.9gProtein: 0.2gTotal Fat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 295.2mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gNet Carbohydrates: 0.7g
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