Tomato Garlic Confit Recipe - Easy, Healthy, and Delicious!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Peel about 6 heads of garlic, which is roughly 2 cups.

Cut the bottom part of the garlic cloves and set aside.

Line an 8x8 pan with tin foil for easier cleanup (optional).

Add about 1 teaspoon of dry thyme to the pan.

Season with about half a teaspoon of salt, adjusting to taste.

Pour approximately 1 and 1/2 cups of olive oil over the garlic and tomatoes, ensuring they are well coated and almost covered.

Cover the pan tightly with another piece of tin foil.

Place the pan on a baking sheet for easier handling (optional).

Bake in the oven at 225°F for about 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours, checking after 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours for garlic softness.

Remove the foil after about 2 and 1/2 hours to allow the top to get golden color.

If the garlic is not soft, cover and return to the oven for additional time.

Once done, let cool slightly before storing in jars or containers, ensuring everything is submerged in olive oil.

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