Tested and Perfected by Food and Wine
Food & Wine Recipe

Garlic Paste

Contributed by
  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
  • SERVINGS: MAKES 1 CUP
  • •FAST
  • •HEALTHY
  • •MAKE-AHEAD

This pungent, aromatic paste can be used as a marinade for meat, poultry and seafood or added to sauces. It can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. The Garlic Paste may darken, but it will still be good.

  1. 2 heads garlic, cloves peeled and halved
  2. 1/2 cup water
  1. In a blender, puree the garlic with the water.