Best 20 Garlic And Olive Oil Recipes

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Garlic and olive oil are two simple ingredients that can be used to create a variety of delicious and flavorful dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, there's sure to be a recipe that suits your needs. Garlic and olive oil can be used in a variety of ways, from sautéing to roasting to grilling. They can also be used to make salad dressings, marinades, and sauces. The possibilities are endless!

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND LEMON



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Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon

Categories     Garlic     Vegetable     Side     Steam     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Graduation     Lemon     Broccoli     Healthy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 small bunch broccoli (about 3/4 pound)
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets. In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic is fragrant. In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.

PASTA WITH OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC



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This is a fast & economical dish. It is very good. Even when my children & grandchildren were small, they all loved it!! It's an Italian dish that has been around for a very long time.

Provided by Pat McCardle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 cups, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb spaghetti (good quality)
1/2 cup olive oil
3 -4 cloves garlic (depending on size of cloves)
1 tablespoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
salt and pepper
water
water

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a brisk boil.
  • Add salt.
  • Add the spaghetti, following directions on the box.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan.
  • Slice the garlic thinly and add it to the oil.
  • remove the pan from the heat when the garlic turns a pale golden color (do not brown the garlic).
  • Add the parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Reserve 1/2-3/4 cup pasta water.
  • Drain pasta & stir in the oil.
  • Add the water if you think the mixture is too dry.

BROCCOLI SAUTé WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL



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Make and share this Broccoli Sauté With Garlic and Olive Oil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Krista Roes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 -4 tablespoon olive oil
1 -2 teaspoon crushed garlic
4 cups broccoli florets
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 10" skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the broccoli, salt and pepper and toss with the olive oil and garlic until the broccoli turns bright green and becomes tender.
  • Remove from the skillet and serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC AND ANCHOVIES



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Categories     Fish     Garlic     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1 3/4- or 2-ounce can anchovy fillets, drained, chopped
8 ounces spaghetti
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
Chopped fresh Italian parsley
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy small skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add anchovies and cook until garlic just begins to color, 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Return spaghetti to pot. Add oil mixture and lemon juice and toss to coat. Season with pepper. Divide between plates. Sprinkle generously with parsley. Serve, passing Parmesan separately if desired.

BAGNA CAUDA ( OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, BUTTER AND ANCHOVY SAUCE)



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From The Stinking Rose restaurant in San Francisco. This is an Italian appetizer dish and the name translates as 'hot bath'. Serve with a good crusty sourdough, breadsticks or your favorite vegetables for dipping, such as bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, or whole mushrooms. It's typically served as an appetizer, but is also fantastic drizzled over grilled fish or vegetables.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups peeled garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces butter
1 (2 ounce) can anchovies

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in an oven casserole, cover and bake at 275F for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Serve with bread and/or vegetables.

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC, OLIVE OIL AND RED PEPPER FLAKES



Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil and Red Pepper Flakes image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dried spaghetti
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic cloves
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, plus more if desired
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water. The reserved pasta water will help create the sauce. Do not rinse pasta with water -- you want to retain the pasta's natural starches so that the sauce will stick.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until light brown and fragrant. It's important not to burn the garlic or else it will become bitter. Remove and discard the browned garlic. Add the red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute. Carefully add the pasta and toss to coat in the flavored oil. Add the reserved pasta water and cook, stirring, to create a sauce, 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and top with the fresh herbs.

BAKED TILAPIA IN GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL



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Baked tilapia, marinated in garlic and olive oil. If you prefer to grill, get your grill hot and put the fish on aluminum foil; grill until desired doneness is reached.

Provided by Stephen Carroll

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time P1DT35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
4 cloves crushed garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Rub the fish fillets with the crushed garlic, then place them in a shallow, non-reactive dish. Spoon the olive oil over the fish until they are coated. Place the onion on top of the fish. Cover the fish and refrigerate overnight to allow the fish to soak in the marinade.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • If baking the fish, transfer it to a 9x13 inch baking dish along with the olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle the fish with the cayenne or white pepper. If you are grilling the fish, wrap the fish and oil, garlic, onion, and pepper in aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

PARSLEY, OLIVE OIL, AND GARLIC SAUCE



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From the "Seven Fires" Argentinian cookbook. This pesto-like sauce is offered in many restaurants as an alternative to chimichurri or salsa criolla. Use it on Recipe #478140 and other grilled meats.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic (grate it on a fine microplane grater)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt, freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the parsley and garlic in a small bowl. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking to combine. The sauce will be bright green and thick with parsley. Season to taste. Can be kept refrigerated for up to 3 or 4 days, bring to room temperature before using.

SAUTéED BEET GREENS WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL



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Beets are available and good year round, but their season is June through October, when they are at their most tender. Look for unblemished bulbs with sturdy, unwilted greens. Whatever type of beets you buy, always buy them with the greens attached. Then you get two vegetables for the price of one, and greens add a whole set of nutrients to the picture, most notably beta-carotene, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. You can often get beet greens for free at the farmers' market because some people ask the vendors to chop off the tops when they buy their beets. This simple recipe (which can be used for any type of green) is great on its own as a side dish, or you can toss the greens with pasta, add them to an omelet or risotto, or use them in a gratin or a quiche.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 20m

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound beet greens (2 large or 3 small bunches)
Salt
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem the greens and wash the leaves in 2 rinses of water. When the water comes to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the greens. Blanch for 2 minutes, until tender. Transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water, then drain and squeeze the water out from its leaves. Chop coarsely.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add the garlic and hot red pepper flakes (if using) and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant and translucent, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in the greens. Stir for a couple of minutes, until the greens are nicely seasoned with garlic and oil. Season with salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 73, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 280 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

ARTICHOKE HEARTS WITH GARLIC, OLIVE OIL AND PARSLEY



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Provided by Peggy Markel

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Artichoke     Spring     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 8-ounce packages frozen artichoke hearts, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and 1 tablespoon parsley; stir 30 seconds. Add artichokes and stir to coat. Cover skillet; simmer until artichokes are tender, about 12 minutes. Uncover; simmer until juices thicken and coat artichokes, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP WITH KALE AND GARLIC-OLIVE OIL CROSTINI



Cannellini Bean Soup with Kale and Garlic-Olive Oil Crostini image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bruschetta
6 to 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, plus 1 or 2 more whole cloves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 quarts chicken stock, water, or a combination
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch kale, large ribs removed, chopped
1 baguette

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot. Add garlic and oregano and cook no more than a minute. Add tomato paste and vinegar, and cook another minute. Add beans and stock and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add kale and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour. Season, to taste, again with salt and pepper before serving.
  • Slice baguette on a heavy angle to create long slices. Toast in a toaster or in the conventional oven. Rub once or twice with half a garlic clove. Season a shallow plate of extra-virgin olive oil with salt and dip each side of bread into the oil. Serve as accompaniment to the soup.

SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 to 4 dried red chiles, broken by hand
1 pound extra-large or jumbo shrimp
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup anise liqueur, such as Pernod
Kosher salt
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the bottom with 1/4 inch olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed chiles to the oil and cook until the garlic starts to sizzle and is very aromatic, then add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turns pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice, then add the anise liqueur and carefully ignite. Cook until the flame subsides. Season with salt and serve with crusty bread to sop up the delicious olive oil!

GRILLED BREAD WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC AND SALT



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It is better to brush bread with oil after, rather than before, grilling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf rustic bread
1 large clove garlic
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Arrange bread on hot grill, off direct heat, working in batches if necessary. Grill until golden brown. Turn over; grill the other side. Remove from grill. Rub one side of each piece of grilled bread with garlic clove. Brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately.

CREAMLESS PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC



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Entered for safe-keeping. I am searching for a recipe closest to the creamless pasta primavera that used to lure me to a local restaurant (until the chef left). This version by Chef George Krumov seems very close. For non-vegetarians, make this a complete meal by adding (per person) 1 grilled chicken breast cut into 1-1/2-inch long strips or 1/4 pound cooked shelled shrimp (31-40 count/pound).

Provided by KateL

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 quarts water
2 tablespoons sea salt or 2 tablespoons salt
1 lb penne pasta
2 cups broccoli florets, precooked
1 carrot, cut into 1-inch sticks, precooked
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/2 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
1 cup beef broth (optional) or 1 fluid ounce dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
grated parmesan cheese or grated grana padano, passed separately

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of water with 2 tablespoons salt to a boil in a large pot and cook dry penne pasta to desired doneness per package directions. (Only 2.8 quarts -- 2.5 liters -- of water are required, but with the smaller amount of water, it would take longer for the water to return to a boil once the pasta is added.).
  • Meanwhile, precook broccoli florets and carrots. If boiling in water, boil for 3-5 minutes and check for doneness with fork. Otherwise, vegetables can be steamed. Once cooked, transfer vegetables to ice water to halt cooking and preserve bright color, then drain. Set aside until step 4.
  • In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil 1 minute or until hot and saute the onion and garlic until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables and saute until the peppers are soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze with the beef broth, if using, or just a splash (1 fluid ounce) of dry white wine.
  • Add the drained penne noodles and basil and season to taste.
  • Toss well and serve immediately with some freshly grated Parmesan or Grana di Padano cheese on the side.

OLIVE-OIL MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND SAGE



Olive-Oil Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sage image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups whole milk, plus more for thinning, if needed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
5 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Bring milk, oil, butter, and sage to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and set aside. Cover potatoes and garlic with 2 inches cold water in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 13 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and return to pot. Pour milk mixture through a fine sieve over potatoes; discard solids. Mash potato mixture with a potato masher to combine. Season with salt. Mashed potatoes can be made 3 days ahead and stored in refrigerator. Reheat in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, thinning with more milk if necessary.

SPANISH-STYLE TOMATO TOAST WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL



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Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories     Sandwich     Appetizer     Breakfast     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Spring     Summer     Anchovy     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 oil-packed anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound very ripe tomatoes (about 3 medium)
2 garlic cloves, halved
6 thick slices crusty white bread (such as country bread), well toasted
Smoked sea salt

Steps:

  • Whisk anchovies and oil in a small bowl. Using the coarse grater disk on a food processor or the largest holes on a box grater, coarsely grate tomatoes (you should have about 1 1/2 cups tomato pulp). Rub halved garlic cloves on one side of hot toasts, then drizzle evenly with anchovy oil. Top with tomato pulp and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve warm.

WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL



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High-fiber diets have been linked with a reduced risk of heart disease; in this dish, whole-wheat linguine is tossed with olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 pound whole-wheat linguine
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, 2 minced and 2 thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoons crushed red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for sprinkling
Zest of 1 large lemon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt and the pasta. Return to a boil, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in red-pepper flakes and parsley. Remove from heat.
  • Add pasta and remaining teaspoon salt to skillet. Toss until pasta is well coated. Transfer to a bowl, and sprinkle with zest and more parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 g, Fat 14 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 382 g

ROASTED GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL COUSCOUS



Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous image

Make and share this Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add couscous, butter and salt.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Topping: In a shallow pan, heat oil.
  • Cook garlic until it begins to brown.
  • Add rest of spices, cook for 30 second and remove from heat.
  • (Alternately, you could use ready made"roasted garlic olive oil", and add the thyme and pepper).
  • Mix topping with couscous, serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS AGLIO OLIO (WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL)



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Simple and delicious. A true Italian staple for any dinner. This is just about the only way my mother and grandmother cooked their vegetables!

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb green beans
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 -4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more if desired
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Steam beans over a pot of boiling water, or in a veggie steamer, for about 5 minutes.
  • Feel free to steam more or less, depending on how your family likes their veggies cooked.
  • Keep in mind that you will also be sautéing the beans in the next step.
  • In a large saute pan, heat olive oil.
  • Add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds to impart its flavors into the oil.
  • Before the garlic begins to brown, add the red pepper flakes and green beans to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

ROASTED GARLIC WITH HERBS AND OLIVE OIL



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This is a wonderful healthy, tasty spread or sauce depending on how much olive oil you use. You can even use it as a rub placing under the skin of a chicken or turkey. Fresh herbs are of your choice. Spread on bread or toss into pasta adding pasta water and additional olive oil to loosen. I use a mortar and pestle or Molcajete y Tejolote [mohl-kah-HEH-teh ee teh-hoh-LOH-teh in which the grinding process releases the oils, and flavor essence of the ingredients. When done carefully you will produce a product that is more flavorful than a product prepared in a food processor. If you just need to "get the job done", do it in a mini food processor.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head roasted garlic, removed from skins
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped
pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a mortar and pestle grind (by Placing ingredients inside the mortar (bowl). Sit the pestle on top of the ingredients and apply downward pressure, then grind using a circular motion. This action forces the ingredients against the surface of the bowl and pulverizes it.
  • Use as you desire.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.7, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 73.4, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right garlic: Not all garlic is created equal. For the best flavor, use fresh, organic garlic cloves. Avoid garlic that is bruised or has sprouted.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Garlic can be roasted, sautéed, fried, or added to sauces and dressings. Experiment with different methods to find your favorite way to cook garlic.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking garlic, give it plenty of room to breathe. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the garlic from browning evenly and will result in a soggy, bland flavor.
  • Add garlic at the right time: The timing of adding garlic to a dish is important. If you add it too early, it will burn. If you add it too late, it will not have time to develop its full flavor.
  • Use garlic sparingly: A little garlic goes a long way. Too much garlic can overpower a dish and make it taste bitter.

Conclusion:

Garlic and olive oil are a classic combination that can be used to create a variety of delicious dishes. Whether you are roasting vegetables, sautéing shrimp, or making a simple salad dressing, adding garlic and olive oil will add flavor and depth to your food. So next time you are looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your cooking, reach for the garlic and olive oil. You won't be disappointed.

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