How To Roast Garlic Cloves (Quick & Easy)
These roasted garlic cloves are soft, buttery, caramelized, and incredibly easy to make, adding rich flavor to any dish!
Servings: 1 Head of Garlic
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Head Garlic 10-15 cloves, peeled
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the peeled garlic cloves into a small bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss until every clove is evenly coated.
- Transfer the seasoned garlic cloves to the center of a piece of aluminum foil. Bring the corners together and seal tightly to create a fully enclosed packet. Place the packet in a small baking dish or ramekin and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are soft, fragrant, and lightly golden brown.
- Carefully open the foil packet and allow the garlic to cool slightly. Use the cloves whole, or mash them with a fork into a creamy roasted garlic paste.
Notes
- Garlic: Freshly peeled cloves or store-bought pre-peeled garlic both work for this recipe.
- Olive Oil: Can be substituted for avocado oil, vegetable oil, or coconut oil.
- Add Herbs: Additional herbs like oregano, basil, Italian seasoning, thyme, or rosemary can be added if preferred.
- Store leftover roasted garlic cloves in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Why is my roasted garlic bitter? It can turn bitter if it is overcooked or roasted at too high a temperature.
- Why is my roasted garlic hard? If the cloves are still hard, they likely just need some more time in the oven to fully soften and caramelize.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
