Eating Well's Sweet Garlic Puree

Elevate your culinary creations with Eating Well’s Sweet Garlic Purée, a luscious and velvety spread brimming with rich, caramelized garlic flavor. This simple yet sophisticated recipe transforms whole roasted garlic bulbs into a versatile purée, enhanced with a drizzle of olive oil and a touch of salt. Optional sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary add a subtle herbal note, making it perfect for spreading on crusty bread, stirring into soups, or using as a base for sauces and dips. With just 10 minutes of prep and a hands-off roasting time, this purée is an effortless way to add depth and elegance to your meals. Plus, it's naturally gluten-free, vegan, and sure to impress. Store leftovers for up to five days—if there’s any left!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 whole garlic bulbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups water
• 2 sprigs optional fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut off the top 1/4 inch of each garlic bulb to expose the cloves inside, leaving the bulbs intact.

Step 3

Place the garlic bulbs on a sheet of aluminum foil or in a small baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the tops of the garlic, ensuring each bulb is coated. Sprinkle with the salt.

Step 4

If using, add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs around or on top of the garlic for additional flavor.

Step 5

Seal the garlic tightly in the foil (if using a baking dish, cover it with foil) and place it in the oven.

Step 6

Roast for 35-45 minutes until the garlic cloves are golden brown and soft to the touch.

Step 7

Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool slightly until it's safe to handle.

Step 8

Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a blender or food processor.

Step 9

Add 1/2 cup of water to the blender to help achieve a smooth consistency, and blend until the purée is velvety and lump-free. Start with a smaller amount of water, adding more as needed to reach your desired consistency.

Step 10

Taste the purée and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, if needed.

Step 11

Transfer the garlic purée to a serving dish or an airtight container. Use immediately as a spread, dip, or ingredient in other dishes, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(351.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	519.3

Total Fat 28g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 661.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 343.0mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 803.3mg	0%

*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: 44.0%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 46.7%