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two heads of garlic with one end chopped off.

How to Roast Garlic in the Oven

Melissa Griffiths
Garlic is just one of those irresistible flavors - it's intense yet sweet and earthy all at the same time. And when roasted, it takes on a fantastic flavor that is simply irresistible. Plus, when you know how to roast garlic at home, you can add this delicious ingredient to all sorts of recipes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 clove
Calories 59 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head garlic (see note)
  • 2 tablesopons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Cut ¼ inch off the top of the head of garlic, leaving all the cloves connected at the root end.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the exposed garlic.
  • Wrap tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until fork tender and fragrant.

Notes

You can make as many heads of garlic at one time as you like. Roasted garlic freezes well and can be stored for later use. 

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 0.5mg
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