10 Quick, Easy Recipes That Require Peeled Garlic 

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1. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb. potatoes (cut into cubes) with 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. garlic powder. Roast for 20 minutes. Add 2 cloves of peeled and minced garlic and 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; continue roasting for 10–15 minutes more.

2. Recipe Garlic Butter Shrimp:

Heat 2 tbsp. butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp, 2 cloves of minced garlic and ¼ tsp. salt. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Garlic Herb Chicken:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a baking dish. Rub with 1 tbsp. olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 cup of minced peeled garlic over the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. each of dried oregano, thyme and basil. Bake for 25–30 minutes.

4. Recipe Garlic Mashed Potatoes:

Boil 6–8 peeled and cubed potatoes until tender; drain. Mash with 1–2 cloves of minced garlic and 4–5 tbsp. butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Garlic Bread:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice a loaf of French bread in half lengthwise. Spread 1–2 cloves of minced garlic on each half. Top with 1–2 tbsp. of melted butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10–15 minutes.

6. Peeled Garlic and Lemon Roasted Asparagus:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 lb. asparagus (trimmed) with 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 clove of minced garlic and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Place in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 10–15 minutes.

7. Garlic and Herb Roasted Cauliflower:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 1 head of cauliflower (cut into florets) with 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. dried thyme and ½ tsp. salt. Roast for 25–30 minutes.

8. Garlic and Parsley Pasta:

Cook 8 oz. of pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water. Simmer for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp. parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

9. Garlic Mushrooms:

Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb. sliced mushrooms and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

10. Garlic Green Beans:

Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb. trimmed green beans, 2 cloves of minced garlic and ¼ tsp. salt. Cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.