How to freeze garlic
Freezing garlic — whole, peeled, or as a puree — is one of the easiest ways to meal prep and always have flavorful garlic ready to go.
Servings: 24 teaspoons/cloves
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 whole garlic heads or as much/little as you want
- 1-2 tbsp neutral oil (optional — start with 1 and increase if needed for puree)
- 1/4 salt for the puree (optional — just enough to boost flavor)
Instructions
- To freeze whole or unpeeled garlic: Brush off dirt and place the whole bulbs or separated unpeeled cloves in a freezer-safe bag.
- To freeze peeled garlic cloves: Peel the cloves and trim off green sprouts or brown ends. Store in a freezer-safe container or bag.
- To freeze garlic puree: Blend peeled garlic into a paste. You can add oil and salt if desired. Portion into ice cube trays or spread in a thin freezer bag layer. Freeze until solid, then transfer to a labeled container.
Notes
• Use the freshest garlic you can find
• Freeze puree immediately if oil is added
• Label bags with type + date to keep organized See full post for more helpful tips and FAQs.
• Freeze puree immediately if oil is added
• Label bags with type + date to keep organized See full post for more helpful tips and FAQs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tsp/clove | Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg