The Bluster and the Burrow
Roasted Garlic Recipe
Roasted garlic turns sharp cloves into soft, golden sweetness with deep savory warmth. This simple, reliable method gives you a foundational ingredient you can use across dozens of savory dishes all week.
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Ingredients
- 3 garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Slice ¼–½ inch off the top of each of the 3 garlic bulbs to expose the cloves.
- Place bulbs cut-side up in a small baking dish, ramekin, or sheet pan. Just keep the bulbs snug together if making a larger batch so they roast evenly.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons avocado oil over the exposed cloves and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Cover tightly with foil and roast for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and roast another 10 minutes uncovered for deeper caramelization.
Notes
Don’t under-roast. If the cloves are still firm, they will taste sharp instead of mellow. Properly roasted garlic should be completely soft.
Use a snug dish. Keeping bulbs close together prevents burning and promotes even steaming during the covered phase.
Foil matters. Covering traps moisture and prevents bitterness. The uncovered finish builds flavor.
Storage safety matters. Roasted garlic is considered a low-acid food, which means proper storage matters for safety as much as flavor:
- Refrigerate in an airtight container
- Use within 4–5 days
- For longer storage, freeze the cloves
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.05mg
