Garlic Paste

Forget the store-bought shortcuts—this homemade garlic paste is a celebration of simple ingredients and timeless flavor.  Made with golden garlic slowly simmered in olive oil and finished with butter and spices, it's the kind of kitchen essential that quietly transforms everyday cooking.  Whether you're whipping up a comforting stew or adding punch to a weeknight pasta, this versatile paste becomes your behind-the-scenes flavor hero.  With just a jar of this on hand, dinner suddenly feels easier... and a little more delicious.

 

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh garlic, peeled

2 cups olive oil

1 stick of butter

Seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili flakes

 

Directions:

Place garlic with oil in a nonstick pan.  Cook on a low heat for 20 minutes or until the garlic turns brown.  Add butter and seasoning.

Let it cool off and blend in the food processor until smooth.

 

Store in the glass jar with a lid and refrigerate.

And here are some flavorful recipes where your garlic paste can shine:

🍝 Garlic Butter Spaghetti – Toss cooked pasta with garlic paste, a splash of pasta water, and grated Parmesan.  Finish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

🍗 Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs – Rub garlic paste under the skin of chicken thighs along with rosemary and paprika before roasting for crispy, aromatic results.

🍲 Slow-Cooked Lentil Soup – Add a spoonful of garlic paste to your soup base.  It deepens the flavor as it simmers—perfect for use in an Instant Pot or slow cooker.

🥖 Garlic Bread Spread – Mix garlic paste with softened butter and fresh herbs, then spread over sliced baguette and broil until golden.

🌿 Garlic Hummus – Blend a spoonful of garlic paste into your chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice for a luxurious twist on classic hummus.