Roasted Garlic Purée

Not only is this purée a great flavor enhancer for many recipes, but many people enjoy it as a snack. Try a small amount on a cracker or a small piece of toasted bread.

Preparation facts

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

1 whole head (bulb) of garlic

1 tsp (5mL) olive oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

Slice off the top of the garlic bulb so the inside portion of the individual garlic cloves are just exposed. Place the bulb on a small baking dish and rub 1 tsp (5mL) of olive oil over the cut portion of the cloves. Bake for 20 minutes or until the garlic bulb is soft to the touch. Remove the garlic and allow it to cool.

When the garlic bulb is cool, break it open and squeeze the garlic pulp from the skins. Discard the skin and peels. Purée the roasted garlic in a food processor until it is a paste.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 22

Calories from Fat 20 (90%)

% Daily Value*

3%Total Fat 2g

2%Saturated Fat 0.3g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g

0%Cholesterol 0mg

0%Sodium 0mg

0%Potassium 6mg

0%Total Carbohydrate 1g

0%Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

0%Protein 0g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

2006-09-07

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