Whole Garlic Appetizer Recipe

Name: Whole Garlic Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 8 heads fresh garlic; 2 lg. sweet red onions, quartered; 1 tbsp. whole peppercorns; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 4 md. carrots, sliced; 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies; 3/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup water; 8 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. dry mustard; 1/4 tsp. coriander; 1/4 tsp. rosemary; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. marjoram; 1/4 tsp. basil

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
8 heads fresh garlic
2 lg. sweet red onions, quartered
1 tbsp. whole peppercorns
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 md. carrots, sliced
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup water
8 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. coriander
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. basil

1
Heat oil in skillet.
2
Peel outer covering from garlic heads and take a 1/2-inch slice from top of each head, exposing meat of cloves but leaving heads intact.
3
Saute garlic, onions, and peppercorns in oil for 3 minutes.
4
Add celery, carrots, rosemary, thyme, oregano, marjoram, coriander and basil.
5
Saute 5 minutes, stirring.
6
Add vinegar, wine, water, bay leaves and dry mustard.
7
Simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Stir in chilies and simmer for 3 minutes.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Strain, reserving garlic and 1 cup cooking liquid.
11
Place garlic heads in flat baking dish.
12
Pour reserved liquid over, cover and refrigerate.
13
Serve cold as an appetizer for spreading on French bread rounds or crackers.

2737

kcal

Calories

Fat

546

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 8 heads fresh garlic, 2 lg. sweet red onions, quartered, 1 tbsp. whole peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Whole Garlic Appetizer falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Whole Garlic Appetizer

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