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roasted garlic cloves

Roasted Garlic Cloves: Sweet Perfection for Every Dish

Roasted garlic cloves transform pungent bulbs into sweet perfection, adding depth to every dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cloves
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasting
  • 1 bulb Garlic Choose firm, plump bulbs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with butter
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Pepper Can be omitted for milder flavor
Optional Enhancements
  • to taste Fresh Herbs Consider thyme or rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Drizzle for tanginess

Equipment

  • oven
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves inside.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over each bulb, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Wrap each bulb tightly in aluminum foil.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes.
  6. Let them cool, then squeeze the cloves out of their skins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bulbCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mg

Notes

Store leftover roasted garlic in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze in oil for longer storage.

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