Microwave Roasted Garlic Food

MICROWAVE ROASTED GARLIC

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.

MICROWAVE-ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Slice the top off the head of garlic and set aside. Put the trimmed head of garlic in a microwave-safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons water to the bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Put the reserved top back on the garlic and cover the bowl with a plate. Microwave on medium heat until the garlic is very soft, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool completely, then squeeze the cloves out of the skins into a separate bowl.

ROASTED GARLIC IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Cut the top off the garlic so that the tops of the garlic are exposed in the cloves.
• Put it in a small shallow dish, cut side up.
• Add the water around the garlic.
• Generously drizzle olive oil over the top so that the garlic has been completely covered.
• Set the microwave to 40% power.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• As soon as the garlic is done, remove it from the microwave.
• Using a potholder or towel, remove the garlic from the bowl and gently squeeze the garlic from the cloves into a clean bowl or plate.
• Use it immediately or store it in olive oil in a sealed container for up to a week.

ROASTED GARLIC (MICROWAVE METHOD) RECIPE - (3.5/5)

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.

MICROWAVE FRIED GARLIC

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.

MICROWAVE GARLIC POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine oil and garlic; let stand for 15 to 30 minutes.
• While oil and garlic are standing, wash potatoes, prick with fork and arrange in single layer in microwavable dish.
• Microwave, uncovered, at High for 10 to 13 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork, rearranging once.
• Pour over hot cooked potatoes.
• Sprinkle with fresh herbs and toss to mix.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BUTTERY GARLIC POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, seasoned salt, paprika, parsley and garlic; pour over potatoes and toss to coat., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring frequently.