Ingredients
Scale
- 3 fresh garlic bulbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel away the loose outer layers from the garlic bulbs, keeping the skins on each clove.
- Slice off the top ½ inch of each bulb to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle the exposed cloves generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Wrap each bulb tightly in aluminum foil and place them in the oven.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and soft.
- Let cool slightly before unwrapping, then enjoy as a spread or ingredient in other dishes.
Notes
- For added flavor, experiment by incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before roasting.
- Roasted garlic can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roasted garlic clove (10g)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg