Roasted Garlic Basil Paste
- Total Time
- 1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 4heads garlic
- Olive oil
- 2cups fresh basil
- Kosher salt
- 1teaspoon lemon juice
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
170 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 34 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 7 grams protein; 298 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rub garlic heads with olive oil, and wrap with aluminum foil. Bake until garlic cloves are very tender when pierced with a knife, about 50 minutes. Allow heads to cool, then squeeze softened garlic from cloves into a bowl; there should be 1 cup.
- Step 2
Using a mortar and pestle (do not use a food processor), mash basil with ½ teaspoon salt until it is a paste. Add roasted garlic one tablespoon at a time, and mash until fully blended. Season with lemon juice, and add more salt if desired. Spread on grilled meats or fish, or use as a sandwich spread.
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