Garlic can be subtle and sweet, or it can be a big bully with acrid undertones. Its behavior depends on how it’s cooked and in what company. Here, it cozies up with lemon juice, cayenne and parsley, blending fast into a zippy, soft topping for bruschetta, pizza or your favorite grilled meat.

Ingredients

  • 4 large heads garlic, roasted and peeled (see recipe)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Italian parsley
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

      236 calories; 5 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 43 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 8 grams protein; 604 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

2/3 cup

Preparation

  1. Chop the garlic with a knife until it forms a paste. Place in a bowl and stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in the parsley. Use for bruschetta, pizza or grilled meats.

10 minutes

Dining and Cooking