Why does garlic sprout

Our new recommendations: If your garlic has sprouts, don't bother taking them out. And for more mellow, well-rounded garlic flavor in dishes that are garlic-forward, try to use cloves that haven't yet sprouted. Can You Cook with Sprouted Garlic?

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Connect with Our Team. PBS Passport. Leadership Circle. Gift Planning. Corporate Support. Recognizing Your Generosity. Has Your Garlic Sprouted? By Linda Ly. Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn. More garlic recipes. Really Good Garlic Bread. The whole bulb? But, you know, less gruesome. And slower. And also If you are making a dish focused on garlic or that uses an excessive amount, like garlic bread, Caesar salad dressing, or garlic roast chicken, Bon Appetit does suggest you remove the sprouts. Luckily, it is very easy to remove the sprout from your garlic clove, leaving it totally edible and normal tasting.

You simply slice any sprouting cloves lengthwise and then pull the sprout out of the center. You might even want to sprout your garlic!