Garlic cloves marinated with lemon and herbs

Garlic cloves marinated with lemon and herbs

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Fresh garlic cloves, blanched and then marinated in a lemon, thyme, and tarragon vinaigrette with olive oil, to be kept refrigerated.

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These fresh garlic cloves, which have been blanched and then marinated in lemon juice and herbs, will keep in the refrigerator for a few days.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time5 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories144 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodCooking in water
  • Estimated cost$2.27 $0.38 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.31
  • $0.07
  • $0.71
  • $1.18

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Separate the bulbs into clusters. Bring some water to a boil, then immerse the unpeeled clusters for 3 to 4 minutes, with the larger ones for a slightly longer time. Rinse them under cold water, then peel them.
  2. Combine the thyme, lemon juice, tarragon, and salt. Stir and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Gradually incorporate the olive oil while whisking. ≈ 4 min
  4. Place the garlic cloves in a jar, pour the marinade over them, and then close the jar.
  5. Let it cool for 3 to 4 minutes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

The bill

Garlic cloves marinated with lemon and herbs

  • 3 to 4 whole, fresh garlic bulbs$0.31
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice$0.07
  • A few drops of Tabasco sauce$0.71
  • 10 cl of olive oil$1.18

Total$2.27

that's $0.38 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories144 kcal
Fat15.3 g
Saturated fat2.3 g
Carbohydrates1.1 g
Sugars0.2 g
Fiber0.3 g
Protein0.3 g
Salt0 g

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Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 whole, fresh garlic bulbs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 pinches of salt
  • A few drops of Tabasco sauce
  • 3 sprigs of thyme
  • 3 sprigs of tarragon
  • 10 cl of olive oil

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