Quick and Easy Roasted Garlic

Roasted garlic is very easy make at home. Roasting takes the edge off the garlicky flavor, and yields a result that's soft, creamy, sweet, and earthy. And it makes your kitchen smell wonderful!

Roasted garlic is great in a variety of Mediterranean recipes. Sprinkle it on a pizza, or toss it with cooked pasta, olive oil, and fresh herbs. For a great snack or meal accompaniment, spread a roasted garlic clove on a baguette slice and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Here's an easy way to roast garlic in only 30 minutes.

RECIPE:

Garlic, separated into cloves, unpeeled
Extra virgin olive oil



Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place unpeeled garlic cloves in a small oven-proof bowl. (A Pyrex custard cup works well for just a few cloves.)

Add just enough olive oil to coat the garlic and toss well.



Wrap the bowl of garlic tightly in foil and roast for 20-30 minutes, until the garlic is soft and golden.



Squeeze each clove of garlic out of its skin, and enjoy.