Herb-Infused Roasted Garlic & Pearl Onion Delight
Elevate your culinary creations with this irresistible Herb-Infused Roasted Garlic & Pearl Onion Delight. Whether you're roasting just a single bulb or an entire bag, this recipe allows you to encapsulate the rich flavors of garlic and sweet pearl onions roasted to perfection with aromatic herbs. Once roasted, the garlic becomes incredibly soft and spreadable, making it a perfect addition to your favorite dishes. Store the roasted mixture in a jar submerged in olive oil for easy access whenever you crave that delightful taste. Use it as a luxurious spread on freshly baked bread, add it to whipped butter, enhance roasted vegetables, or incorporate it into your dressings for that extra kick. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll find a thousand uses for this heavenly blend!
30
Servings
20
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Olive oil
1/4 cup (for drizzling)
Garlic bulbs
20 (trimmed)
White pearl onions
1 lb (trimmed (optional))
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
Fresh rosemary
2 sprigs (4 inches each), minced
Fresh thyme
4 sprigs (4 inches each), minced
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Trim the pointed end off each garlic bulb and pearl onion to expose the cloves slightly.
3
Drizzle olive oil over the garlic bulbs and pearl onions, ensuring they are well-coated.
4
Sprinkle salt, pepper, minced rosemary, and thyme over the vegetables.
5
Wrap the garlic and onions in aluminum foil, leaving the top open to allow for caramelization. Alternatively, place them in a heavy-bottomed baking dish.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, basting with the olive oil from the bottom of the pan halfway through the cooking time.
7
Once done, remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
8
For storage, squeeze the roasted garlic from its skin and combine it with the onions in a jar. Cover with olive oil and refrigerate. You can also save the skins for making stock.
9
Enjoy using this spread in a variety of ways: mix into homemade salad dressings, toss with day-old bread cubes for croutons, or simply slather on warm crusty bread.
Nutrition Information
2.3
Fat
1
Carbs
0.2
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Herb-Infused Roasted Garlic & Pearl Onion Delight?
It is a culinary creation featuring roasted garlic bulbs and sweet pearl onions infused with rosemary and thyme, resulting in a soft, spreadable mixture.
How many garlic bulbs are needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 20 garlic bulbs, though you can adjust this amount to roast as little as a single bulb.
What type of onions are used?
The recipe specifically uses 1 lb of white pearl onions.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for roasting.
How long does the garlic and onions need to bake?
They should be baked for 1 hour in the preheated oven.
Do I need to baste the vegetables while they roast?
Yes, you should baste the garlic and onions with the olive oil from the bottom of the pan halfway through the cooking time.
How do I prepare the garlic bulbs before roasting?
Trim the pointed end off each garlic bulb to expose the cloves slightly.
What herbs are used for the infusion?
The recipe uses 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary and 4 sprigs of fresh thyme, both minced.
Should I wrap the vegetables in foil?
You can wrap them in aluminum foil while leaving the top open, or place them in a heavy-bottomed baking dish.
Why should the top of the foil be left open?
Leaving the top open allows the garlic and onions to caramelize properly.
How should the roasted mixture be stored?
Squeeze the roasted garlic from its skin, combine with the onions in a jar, cover with olive oil, and refrigerate.
Can I use the garlic skins for anything?
Yes, you can save the discarded garlic skins to use for making stock.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 30 servings.
What are some ways to use the roasted garlic and onions?
You can use it as a bread spread, mix it into whipped butter, add it to roasted vegetables, or incorporate it into salad dressings.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains 20 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 2.3 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
Each serving contains 1 gram of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving provides 0.2 grams of protein.
How much olive oil is used for drizzling?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of olive oil for drizzling over the vegetables.
Is salt and pepper included in the recipe?
Yes, salt and black pepper are added to taste before roasting.
Can I use this for making croutons?
Yes, you can toss the mixture with day-old bread cubes to make flavorful croutons.
What texture does the garlic have after roasting?
The garlic becomes incredibly soft and spreadable.
What are the primary tags associated with this recipe?
The tags include roasted garlic, pearl onions, herb spread, and flavor enhancer.
Can I use this mixture in dressings?
Yes, it is highly recommended to incorporate the mixture into homemade salad dressings for an extra kick.
Do I need to trim the pearl onions?
Trimming the pearl onions is optional but can be done to expose them slightly like the garlic.
How much rosemary and thyme should be used?
Use two 4-inch sprigs of rosemary and four 4-inch sprigs of thyme.
What should I do once the roasting is complete?
Remove the vegetables from the oven and let them cool slightly before handling.
Is this dish considered an appetizer?
Yes, it is tagged as an appetizer and a savory dip.
Is this a vegetable-based dish?
Yes, it is categorized under vegetable roast and herb spread.
Can I store the garlic and onions together?
Yes, for storage you should combine the squeezed garlic and the pearl onions in a single jar covered in olive oil.