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Recipe: Roasted Garlic Spears
Garlic spears are one of the delectable vegetables to be found at farmers markets. This simple recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy them.
Wed, May 30 2012 at 12:54 PM
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Garlic spears are the flowering tops of garlic and are one of those special treats that are only around for a little while each year. When roasted, any spiciness is tamed down, and they are a mild, tasty treat. You can eat them just like they are, straight from the roasting pan, or you can cut them into 2-inch pieces and add to pasta dishes or to scrambled eggs.
Plus, I love how easy they are to prepare. A quick rinse, a toss of oil and salt and pepper, and they are ready to put into the oven. That is my kind of side dish.
I like to roast them until they are nicely browned and fairly soft. The stems can be a little tough, so roasting them until they soften is my preference.
Roasted Garlic Spears
Ingredients:
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1 bunch of garlic spears, rinsed
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2 tablespoons of fat/oil of choice
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400F.
Trim the garlic spear (just a tad off the end). Place on a baking sheet, and toss with the fat/oil and generous sprinkles of salt and pepper. Place in the middle rack of the preheated oven. Stir every once in a while. Roast until the garlic spears are browning, and tender, about 20-30 minutes. Serve right away.
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I think I have seen these at the farmer's market or somewhere. They LOOK familiar--but I am horrible about asking how to cook unfamiliar foods. This sounds really good and I will be on the lookout.