Roasted Garlic Basil Paste

Ingredients

• 4 heads garlic
• Olive oil
• 2 cups fresh basil
• Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    279 calories; 14 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 34 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 7 grams protein; 292 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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about 2 cups

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rub garlic heads with olive oil, and wrap with aluminum foil. Bake until garlic cloves are very tender when pierced with a knife, about 50 minutes. Allow heads to cool, then squeeze softened garlic from cloves into a bowl; there should be 1 cup.
2. Using a mortar and pestle (do not use a food processor), mash basil with 1/2 teaspoon salt until it is a paste. Add roasted garlic one tablespoon at a time, and mash until fully blended. Season with lemon juice, and add more salt if desired. Spread on grilled meats or fish, or use as a sandwich spread.

1 hour 15 minutes