Microwave Roasted Garlic

Transform your cooking routine with this quick and convenient Microwave Roasted Garlic recipe! Perfect for garlic lovers short on time, this ingenious method delivers all the sweet, caramelized goodness of traditional oven-roasted garlic in just 5 minutes. Using simple pantry staples like olive oil and water, the garlic cloves steam and soften to buttery perfection while retaining their rich, aromatic flavor. A must-try kitchen hack, this recipe is ideal for enhancing pasta dishes, spreading on crusty bread, or blending into dips and sauces. Hassle-free and packed with bold flavor, Microwave Roasted Garlic is your secret weapon for elevating everyday meals in record time!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 whole Garlic bulb
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel off the outer, papery layers of the garlic bulb, keeping the cloves intact and the bulb in one piece.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, slice about 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic bulb to expose the tops of the cloves.

Step 3

Place the garlic bulb in a microwave-safe bowl or dish with the cut side facing up.

Step 4

Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the exposed cloves, ensuring that the oil seeps into the crevices.

Step 5

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the bowl to create steam during cooking.

Step 6

Cover the bowl tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid to trap the steam.

Step 7

Microwave the garlic on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to check for doneness after 2 minutes. Be cautious when removing the wrap as steam will escape.

Step 8

If the cloves are not soft and caramelized, microwave in 20-second intervals until they reach the desired consistency, usually within 4 to 5 minutes in total.

Step 9

Let the garlic cool for a few minutes until it is safe to handle, then squeeze the soft roasted garlic out of the skins.

Step 10

Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	128.6 grams (128.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	253

Total Fat 14.40g	18%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 16mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 28.10g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 0.60g
Protein 5.60g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156mg	12%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 341mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.0%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 42.5%