Microwave Roasted Garlic Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Place the garlic in a microwave-safe bowl and add enough oil to cover (at least 3 tablespoons). Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Repeat, stirring and microwaving in 30-second increments until the garlic begins to brown. Then repeat, stirring and microwaving in 15-second increments, until the garlic is a deep gold. (This could take between 2 and 4 minutes total, depending on your microwave.) In a sieve set over a bowl, drain the garlic, reserving the oil. Transfer the garlic to a plate lined with paper towels and season with a pinch each of salt and sugar. Set aside to cool.