These roasted garlic cloves are wonderfully creamy and flavorful. Theyre ready in just 30 minutes and are very easy to make.
While raw garlic is sharp and pungent, cooked garlic is creamy, flavorful, and mild in comparison to raw.
These roasted garlic cloves are a delicacy. Its amazing how cooking eliminates their sharpness, replacing it with a creamy sweetness.
Youll only need three simple ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Heres an overview of what youll need:
I dont usually vary the basic recipe. Its really good, and I find that there really isnt much need for spices and seasonings, since the garlic itself is so very flavorful.
The best way to change this recipe is to use melted butter instead of olive oil to coat the garlic. The combination of garlic, butter, and salt is wonderful.
One more thing that I sometimes do is to sprinkle the garlic cloves ever so lightly with some dried thyme. It adds an interesting layer of flavor to the dish.
Roasted garlic is buttery soft, sweet, and utterly addictive. I literally squeeze it out of the skin and eat it as is, but there are loads of ways to use roasted garlic! Simply spread roasted garlic cloves on some crusty bread, perhaps with a sprinkle of kosher salt.
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Youll only need three simple ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Heres an overview of what youll need:
These roasted garlic cloves are a delicacy. Its amazing how cooking eliminates their sharpness, replacing it with a creamy sweetness.
I dont usually vary the basic recipe. Its really good, and I find that there really isnt much need for spices and seasonings, since the garlic itself is so very flavorful.
While raw garlic is sharp and pungent, cooked garlic is creamy, flavorful, and mild in comparison to raw.
The whole roasted cloves get soft, warm and caramelized and come out tasting mild and sweet — the cloves can be eaten on their own, used as a spread for bread and crackers and/or add to soups, baked dishes and stir-fries for a boost of flavor. The possibilities are pretty much endless and I’ve found that roasted garlic is an awesome way to add a huge amount of flavor without adding a ton of additional calories to a dish. It’s great for health-conscious cooking!
If you were to ask me my favorite vegetable I’d probably say broccoli or sweet potatoes, but I’d be forgetting about a simple vegetable that I eat almost every day… GARLIC. I guess I’ve always thought of it as an herb/spice but it’s technically a veggie, just like onions, shallots and chives.
Raw garlic has antibacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. It also helps to boost the immune system. For these reasons it’s been used medicinally to help treat cold and flu symptoms for ages. Eating garlic raw (chopped/crushed and set to rest for a few minutes) is best if you’re looking to take advantage of all the great health benefits, but if you’re just looking for a way to add an amazing amount flavor to your dinner, cooked garlic is where it’s at.
Raw garlic has a pungent and spicy flavor, while cooked garlic has a sweeter, mellow flavor that adds nice depth without being abrupt or particularly spicy.
Since roasted garlic is something I use in my cooking often I wanted to share a quick recipe to show just how easy it is!
Eating Roasted Garlic Can Heal Your Body In Just 24 Hours
FAQ
Can you eat straight roasted garlic?
Is roasted garlic good by itself?
Is roasted garlic just as healthy as raw garlic?
How many roasted garlic cloves can I eat a day?
How do you eat roasted garlic?
If time permits, roast whole heads of garlic. It is easier, and the results are more consistent. Piled on a cheese and charcuterie board. Meat, cheese, crackers, and roasted garlic are meant for each other! Spread on toast. Maybe even top that toast with some avocado? Or some goat cheese? Mixed into mashed potatoes. Used as a pizza topping.
Is cooked garlic good for you?
Cooked garlic has the same health benefits as raw garlic, such as reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, promotes cancer prevention, has antibiotic properties and prevents Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Is roasted garlic worth it?
Roasted garlic is one of the best things ever. It elevates everything you add it to and turns it into something special. Whether you’re sprinkling some on pizza, blending a few cloves into soup, or spreading it on toast, you’ll love it! And while the the garlic takes a while to cook, it’s largely hands-off time.
Can you roast garlic in the oven?
Roasting garlic is seriously easy. You can turn the oven on just to roast garlic or throw in a batch next to something else that needs a hot oven. We stick around 400 degrees F, but if you have something baking in the oven at a lower temperature, don’t worry the garlic will still roast nicely.