Garlic confit and garlic oil Everything about this is so right
Garlic confit and garlic oil Everything about this is so right is a easy Mediterranean recipe that serves 4. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by Jose.elcook on YouTube.
Prep: 50 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 45 min
Cost: $4.55 total, $1.14 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 heads Garlic Heads (peeled, cloves separated)
- 2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil (good quality, enough to fully submerge garlic)
- 1 tsp Salt (optional, to enhance flavor)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the garlic.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 375°F
Peel Garlic
Separate the cloves from the heads, place them on a cutting board, and peel each clove. You should have about 20–24 peeled cloves.
Time: PT15M
Arrange Garlic in Dish
Place the peeled cloves in a single layer in the baking dish. Pour olive oil over them until they are completely submerged, then sprinkle the optional salt.
Time: PT5M
Cover and Bake
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cloves are tender, slightly browned, and easily mashed with a fork.
Time: PT40M
Temperature: 375°F
Cool Completely
Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit, still covered, until completely cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
Time: PT20M
Separate and Store
Uncover, lift the garlic cloves out with a slotted spoon, and transfer them to an airtight container. Strain the oil through a fine mesh strainer into a clean glass jar. Seal both containers.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Allergens: Garlic, Olive oil (if allergic to olives)
Last updated: April 19, 2026






