Easy Roasted Garlic Recipe

Unlock the rich, deep flavor of homemade roasted garlic – far superior to store-bought! This incredibly easy recipe takes just 40 minutes and transforms ordinary garlic into a culinary powerhouse. Perfect for adding depth and complexity to pasta sauces, soups, dips, and so much more. Elevate your dishes with this simple yet impactful ingredient.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 164 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Easy Roasted Garlic

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How to Make Easy Roasted Garlic

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the top off the garlic head, exposing the cloves. Try to avoid cutting into the cloves themselves.
  3. Drizzle the garlic head generously with olive oil, ensuring all cloves are coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Wrap the garlic head in aluminum foil.
  6. Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
  7. Let the roasted garlic cool slightly before squeezing the soft cloves out of their skins. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

9g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Roasted Garlic?

Easy Roasted Garlic takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Roasted Garlic?

Easy Roasted Garlic has approximately 164 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Roasted Garlic?

The key ingredients for Easy Roasted Garlic are Head Of Garlic, Olive Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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