Making homemade garlic paste is a much healthier and affordable solution— and SO much easier to do when you follow the simple tricks below! It only takes five minutes to blend a whole bulb in a food processor with oil until it forms a smooth paste.
Remove the garlic cloves from the bulb, or head. (Tip: Place the bulb on a flat surface and apply pressure to the root end of the bulb with the palm of your hand to loosen up the cloves.)
Cut the root end off of the clove. Peel and remove the papery skin.
Add the peeled garlic cloves to a large food processor along with the oil. Blend for 30-60 seconds, scraping down the sides every 10-15 seconds, or until a smooth paste forms.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or learn how to freeze garlic and store for up to 6 months.