I got requests for this recipe when I posted a photo on my Instagram so here I am posting it! This is a great healthy spread option. You can use it instead of butter for bread. I first discovered this at Chelsea Restaurant in Serendra Highstreet and TD really enjoys it when I make it. The best thing about it is how simple and healthy it is!
Roasted Garlic Spread Ingredients
- A head of Garlic (or as many as you need if you are hosting a dinner)
- Sea salt – I like to use big chunks of sea salt like this Italian brand so it doesn’t disappear
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Olive Oil
How to Make Roasted Garlic Spread
- Peel the outer layers to expose the cloves
- Chope of the tops of the cloves to expose the garlic inside
- Place inside a foil
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and oil
- Generously sprinkle with salt (don’t use the mill or grinder, just place as is)
- Wrap up with foil
- Place inside a toaster oven, making sure that none of the foil touches the top and bottom heating elements (this is for safety reasons)
- Remove after about 30 minutes or when the garlic is soft when pressed with a spoon
- Unwrap carefully once the foil cools down and place in small bowls for easy handling. The garlic should be easy to remove with a knife.
- Spread on warm toasted bread. Drizzle a bit more extra virgin olive oil on top, before having a bite!
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic and serve with a nice loaf bread and eat immediately. Great as an appetizer or a side dish, instead of the usual olive oil & balsamic dip. Makes for a fabulous (but easy) appetizer for parties.
Diplo Tip:
When making several pieces place the garlic heads inside muffin/cupcake tins like this recipe. And you can either cover peeled clothes with extra virgin olive oil or puree and store.
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Van says
August 26, 2013 at 4:37 AMA!
Incidentally, I was craving for roasted garlic spread last Saturday, which I had at Mad About Garlic and the bilateral Ambassador’s residence in JKT eons ago. Immediately after our help baked the garlic, we had an emergency last Saturday– an actual fire in the kitchen because of a faulty gas regulator! You can just imagine the horror we went through! I really thought the unit and everything in it would turn to ashes. It was a miracle the gas tank didn’t explode and the fire was put out. I’m switching to electric/conduction stove and oven. Haay! My craving for roasted garlic almost ended into a disaster. Thank God it didn’t.
Learned from TD you toured Poland last holiday.
Miss you both! Warmest regards, V and J
diplomaticwife says
August 27, 2013 at 12:45 PMOMG V! I was just about to message you to ask how you are? B just told me that J messaged her on FB. She got burned daw? I hope it wasn’t too bad!? That is such a scary experience and a nightmare for anyone at home. I am so glad that the tank didn’t burst and it didn’t burn down your place!! Nakakatakot talaga!
We are using electric here and in the Philippines as well. It does feel much safer. Bahala na the electric bill diba?? I really enjoy our ceramic top stove right now, even if there is a tendency to get scratched. It doesn’t really feel hot and you don’t worry so much about getting burned and heating up cookware handles etc. I highly recommend it.
Next time, just use a toaster oven nalang! Just make sure the foil doesn’t touch the heating element! I hope you still get to enjoy the roasted garlic! We miss you and J too!
newllona says
August 28, 2013 at 6:39 PMThanks A, it was indeed a traumatic experience for me. I had to bring her (Jo) to the hospital that same night although thankfully she just got some bruises because of the extreme heat in the kitchen.
Warm regards.
Jeanette says
August 27, 2013 at 11:31 AMwhoah! this will be a heaven for my boyfriend! thanks for posting. 😉
diplomaticwife says
August 27, 2013 at 12:46 PMHi Jeanette, enjoy making it! Your boyfriend will super love you for making this for him. =D