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Garlic Lovers' Roasted Garlic: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

A delicious recipe for roasted garlic that enhances the flavor of any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large heads of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme optional
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
  3. Place the garlic heads on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme if using.
  4. Wrap the garlic heads tightly in the foil.
  5. Place the wrapped garlic on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before unwrapping.
  7. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar if desired and mix well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 200mg

Notes

  • For a sweeter flavor, try adding a teaspoon of honey before roasting.
  • Use roasted garlic as a spread on bread or mix it into mashed potatoes for added flavor.

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