Roasted Garlic Puree

Use as a spread for buttered, toasted French bread.

Ingredients

• 4 large heads garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Chop off bottom of garlic head, and separate whole cloves, leaving tight outer covering intact.
2. Place garlic cloves in a shallow 8 inch square baking dish, and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
4. Cool and drain; remove skins.
5. Roast garlic may be eaten as is or pureed for smoother texture.
6. To puree, position knife blade in food processor bowl; add garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Process for 30 seconds or until almost smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally.