Description
This Baked Garlic with Thyme recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to enjoy roasted garlic. The garlic cloves become soft, sweet, and fragrant after baking, perfect for spreading on bread or incorporating into various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Heads:
- 2 whole heads of garlic, tops sliced off to expose cloves
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Garlic: Place the garlic heads on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over the exposed cloves. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Wrap the garlic heads tightly in the foil. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, squeeze out roasted garlic cloves, and use as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Experiment with other herbs like rosemary or oregano.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Spread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
