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Finely chopped garlic on a wooden cutting board, with a garlic press and unpeeled garlic cloves in the background offers a clear guide on how to mince garlic cloves effectively.
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How to Mince Garlic

Learn how to mince garlic cloves with this easy step-by-step guide. This process will show how to peel and mince for all your recipes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Mixes and Seasonings
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Carrie Barnard

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Fresh Garlic

Instructions

  • Carefully peel the skin off the garlic cloves and then mince the garlic.
  • There are 2 options to mince the garlic.

Use a Knife:

  • Press a large knife down onto the gloves to crush the garlic cloves into smaller pieces.

Use a Garlic Press:

  • Put the peeled cloves into a garlic press. Press the garlic through the holes and then repeat until all the garlic has been minced.

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Notes

You can mince the garlic right before cooking or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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