Just like at the Fancy Restaurants

Ingredients

• 1 piece Garlic Bulb (Whole bulb, unpeeled)
• 2 tbsp Chili Oil (Spicy oil; can substitute with olive oil for milder flavor)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (Fine sea salt)
• 0.25 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 1 sheet Parchment Paper (Cut to fit the baking tray)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Prepare Garlic

   Using a chef's knife, slice the whole garlic bulb in half lengthwise, exposing the cloves.

   Time: PT2M

3. Line Baking Tray

   Line a small baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper.

   Time: PT2M

4. Season Garlic

   Place the garlic halves cut‑side up on the parchment, drizzle 2 tbsp chili oil over them, then sprinkle with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper.

   Time: PT3M

5. Wrap Garlic

   Fold the parchment paper over the garlic halves to create a sealed packet, trapping steam.

   Time: PT2M

6. Roast Garlic

   Place the wrapped garlic in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes.

   Time: PT40M

   Temperature: 400°F

7. Unwrap and Cool

   Using oven mitts and tongs, carefully remove the hot packet from the oven and let it sit for 2 minutes before unwrapping.

   Time: PT5M

8. Serve or Store

   Squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out of their skins onto toast, into sauces, or store in an airtight container.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

55

Protein

1g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

4g

Fiber

0.5g