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Slow Roasted Garlic Recipe

Transform ordinary garlic into a creamy, dreamy delight with this foolproof slow-roasting method! Adapted from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, this recipe yields incredibly smooth, intensely flavorful roasted garlic perfect for soups, sauces, spreads, and more (except desserts, of course!). Get ready to experience garlic like never before! This recipe easily scales to your needs – start with one head and double or triple for larger batches.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 129.2 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Slow Roasted Garlic

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How to Make Slow Roasted Garlic

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Gently peel away the papery outer layers of one head of garlic, leaving the very last layer intact to hold the cloves together.
  3. Lightly rub the head of garlic and an oven-safe dish (approximately 8x8 inches) with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup of water or vegetable stock into the bottom of the dish.
  5. Place the garlic head in the prepared dish.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Roast for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes, or until the garlic is a soft, light golden-brown.
  9. Remove the dish from the oven and let cool completely.
  10. Once cool, gently squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a bowl or airtight container.
  11. Store refrigerated. Use in place of raw garlic for a milder, sweeter flavor in your favorite dishes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

3g

Carbs

6g

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