Roasted garlic
Garlic health benefits
Garlic is beautifully known as a body detoxifier, preparing Roasted Garlic is an easy way to add the health benefits to your diet. It is laden with antioxidants which boost your body defence for chronic diseases and strongly enhance your immune system. Garlic is highly anti-microbial too so can help guard against bacterial infections.
If you have the time, reduce the temperature of the oven all the way down to 45°C (for approx 1.5hrs), this will allow the allicin to remain in premium structure.
What is allicin? “Allicin is a compound that may help ease inflammation and block free radicals, unstable molecules that harm cells and tissues in your body.” – Taken from WEBMED.
The compound is one of garlic’s primary active components and gives it its distinct taste and scent.
It us known to restrain cellular damage and brain damage due to it’s antioxidant properties which is said to remove stress. Allcin is also known as a antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent as it shows cholesterol levels to be reduced.
There are so many ways to enjoy this versatile recipe, if you enjoy dishes that are full of flavour and nutrition, this wholesome favourite ticks the box…
how to enjoy Roasted Garlic
- Add to butter for a nutritious spread, perfection for Garlic Bread.
- Combine with a good quality olive oil for a salad dressing or bread dip.
- Simply add to soups or stews for enhanced health and flavour benefits.
- Stir into natural yogurt or sour cream for a nutritous dip.
- Use in place of garlic with a classic pesto recipe, try it with my ‘Wild Garlic Pesto’.
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ROASTED GARLIC RECIPE
SERVES 10 | 45 MINS | GF – DF – V – Ve – NF – SS
INGREDIENTS
2 Garlic Bulbs
1 tsp Olive Oil
METHOD
- Pre-heat the oven to 180c.
- De-head the garlic cloves, so each clove is opened.
- Brush or drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Wrap in foil and cook in the oven for 45 mins, until it shows a brown crispy top.
- Take out, allow to lightly cool, then enjoy as a tasty nutritious butter – or supplement to so many dishes!
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