How To Make Garlic Cubes
I used to buy frozen garlic cubes or minced garlic in jars, but garlic in plastic leaches microplastics, so no more, thank you! Now I make my own batches of homemade garlic. All you have to do is blend and freeze garlic in olive oil for the absolute best garlic flavor, pure and simple!
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Benefits of Fresh or Frozen Garlic
Garlic is in the Allium family and is considered one of the strongest anti-cancer foods! Garlic promotes heart health, supports the immune system, regulates blood sugar, and has anti-inflammatory properties. If you struggle with inflammation, try this in place of Canola oil and other refined, processed oils. As a cancer survivor, I add it to vinaigrettes, soups, sauté with meat and veggies, and use in sauces.
We love these garlic cubes so much I use them almost daily and make a fresh batch every few months!
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Cost Breakdown for Garlic Cubes
As a cancer survivor, I quit jarred garlic for health reasons. For the same price as buying those frozen garlic cubes at $2.50, I can make my own in a matter of a few minutes and get WAY MORE garlic cubes for around $2 now! I was already sold on the idea of making my own, and now I’m even more motivated knowing how much better these homemade cubes are for me and my family.
Can You Freeze Fresh Garlic?
Absolutely! With a high-powered blender or food processor, you can combine peeled garlic cloves and olive oil to make a garlicky paste that freezes well. The olive oil helps prevent freezer burn. Freezing garlic in small cubes allows it to freeze quickly and in small portions.
When ready to use, simply pop a few out of the mold and use immediately. Alternatively, you can store in glass jars if using up a lot at once for various dishes.
How To Make Garlic Cubes
Step 1:
Purchase a large bag of peeled garlic cloves. Pour the whole bag into a food processor.
Step 2:
Add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of olive oil (I prefer extra virgin olive oil) to the garlic cloves. Blend for 10-15 seconds, scraping down the sides to blend all the garlic pieces into a chunky paste.
Step 3:
Once the garlic has become pureed, scoop it into your mini ice cube tray. Each cube is about 2 garlic cloves’ worth. Flatten and “smash” the garlic paste into the mold so that you don’t end up with air pockets. A silicone spatula will do the trick!
Step 4:
Once you have filled your cube tray, place it in the freezer for 4-5 hours. Keep the garlic in the mold or place each cube in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag to store in the freezer. These will last in your freezer for 3-4 months, possibly longer. If you are using garlic immediately, or very soon for meal prep, you can store a small portion in a glass jar in the refrigerator.
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How To Make Garlic Cubes
Ingredients
- 3 cups garlic cloves
- 1/4-1/2 cups olive oil
Instructions
- Blend garlic cloves and olive oil until smooth.
- Scoop out into a cube tray and flatten smooth with a spatula.
- Freeze until solid.
- Once frozen, pop one or two out at a time, or transfer to glass jars if using immediately.
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