Learn how to roast garlic in the oven with this simple step-by-step guide.
Aromatic, nutty roasted garlic is one of my favorite recipes. As the garlic cloves are roasted, the flavors caramelize together and the spiciness is replaced by sweetness. You can serve roasted garlic as an appetizer with olives and grapes. Or you can spread roasted garlic on bread and crackers as a delicious topping. You can even use roasted garlic as an ingredient in dishes such as dips, pasta sauces, and salads. The best part is roasting garlic is so easy! How do you roast garlic? Just follow these easy step-by-step instructions to learn how to roast garlic in the oven and welcome to the world of oven roasted garlic!
Nutrition Facts: Health Benefits of Garlic
Roasted garlic also has potential health benefits. Garlic belongs to the Allium vegetable family, along with onions, leeks and scallions. These vegetables contain sulfur compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. There’s no doubt that garlic consumption is linked to cancer prevention and heart health. Since ancient times, people have used garlic in traditional diets around the world, both as food and as medicine. Research shows that garlic has good anti-cancer effects; heart health, lowers blood sugar, blood lipids and blood pressure; antibacterial effects, and reduces oxidative stress and inflammation.
How long does it take to roast garlic? Place the covered garlic cloves in a small baking dish and roast in a 375 F oven for 40 minutes.
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