Roasted Garlic Puree

Instructions

1. 1

   Use as a spread for buttered, toasted French bread. 4 large heads garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Chop off bottom of garlic head, and separate whole cloves, leaving tight outer covering intact.

2. 2

   Place cloves in a shallow 8-inch square baking dish, and drizzle with olive oil.

3. 3

   Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool and drain; remove skins.

5. 5

   Roast garlic may be eaten as is or puréed for smoother texture.

6. 6

   To purée, position knife blade in food processor bowl; add garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Process 30 seconds or until almost smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally.