Best Microwave Roasted Garlic Recipes

MICROWAVE-ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Slice the top off the head of garlic and set aside. Put the trimmed head of garlic in a microwave-safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons water to the bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Put the reserved top back on the garlic and cover the bowl with a plate. Microwave on medium heat until the garlic is very soft, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool completely, then squeeze the cloves out of the skins into a separate bowl.

ROASTED GARLIC (MICROWAVE METHOD) RECIPE - (3.5/5)

Steps:

• in a ceramic container for top and bottom and top microwave on 50% for 3 minutes check for doneness with fork and microwave 50% for another 3 minutes. It should be soft and can be used in dishes calling for Roasted Garlic. If you have an extra 10 to 15 minutes, an you can roast the garlic at high heat to help it get some of that traditional roasted garlic flavor.

MICROWAVE ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Cut tips off whole garlic heads, keeping heads intact.
• Place all ingredients in a 4 cup glass measure.
• Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
• Cook at 100% for 6 to 8 minutes, longer if bulbs are large.
• Remove from oven.
• Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Peel when cooled.
• Refrigerate any leftovers.

MICROWAVE ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• It takes 45 minutes to roast garlic in the oven but less than 8 in the microwave. Slice off the top of the head to reveal all the cloves. Place the head in a small, deep dish, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of good olive oil. Spoon 2 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the dish, cover it with plastic wrap, and cook at medium power for 7 to 7½ minutes. Let stand for a few minutes before unwrapping.