Recipes with garlic
77 easy recipes with garlic, our top pick and practical tips for cooking with garlic.
Cooking with garlic
Garlic flavours most of our savoury dishes: sauces, curries, stir-fries, soups and stews. It goes in near the start, and a minute in the pan is usually all it needs.
This page has 77 recipes with garlic: 67 dinners, 9 lunches and 1 breakfast. 37 are ready in 30 minutes or less, and the quickest is Egg Fried Rice at 15 minutes. In these recipes, garlic most often goes with onion, tomatoes and cheese.
Short on time? Try Egg Fried Rice (15 min), Chicken Fried Rice (20 min) and Creamed Spinach (20 min).
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Garlic leads the flavour here: browned mushrooms, garlic and a little cream and Parmesan tossed through pasta. It takes 30 minutes and has only nine ingredients, salt and pepper included.
Tips for garlic
- Add garlic after the onion has softened and cook it for 30 seconds to a minute; it burns quickly and turns bitter.
- Homemade garlic in oil must be kept in the fridge and used within 4 days. Garlic in oil at room temperature can allow botulism toxin to form.
- Crush or grate garlic for a stronger flavour in sauces; slice it for a milder one.
- Garlic softened in butter is the base of several quick rice and pasta dishes here.
- Store whole garlic bulbs in a cool, dry, airy place.
All recipes with garlic
Tomato Basil Pasta
Tomato Basil Pasta recipe with pasta, tomatoes, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta recipe with pasta, mushrooms, and garlic. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet
Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet recipe with chicken, rice, and onion. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice recipe with rice, chicken, and eggs. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles
Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe with noodles, chicken, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Chicken Tomato Pasta
Chicken Tomato Pasta recipe with pasta, chicken, and tomatoes. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Chickpea Coconut Curry
Chickpea Coconut Curry recipe with chickpeas, coconut milk, and tomatoes. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lentil Tomato Curry
Lentil Tomato Curry recipe with lentils, tomatoes, and onion. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Potato Soup
Creamy Potato Soup recipe with potatoes, onion, and garlic. A simple 35-minute lunch with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Egg Fried Rice
Egg Fried Rice recipe with rice, eggs, and peas. A simple 15-minute lunch with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Shakshuka
Shakshuka recipe with tomatoes, onion, and red pepper. A simple 30-minute breakfast with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Tuna Tomato Pasta
Tuna Tomato Pasta recipe with pasta, tuna, and tomatoes. A simple 20-minute lunch with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Black Bean Chilli
Black Bean Chilli recipe with black beans, tomatoes, and red pepper. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe with pasta, shrimp, and butter. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Honey Soy Salmon
Honey Soy Salmon recipe with salmon, soy sauce, and honey. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Vegetable Fried Noodles
Vegetable Fried Noodles recipe with noodles, carrot, and red pepper. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Tomato Bean Rice Skillet
Tomato Bean Rice Skillet recipe with rice, beans, and tomatoes. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Coconut Vegetable Noodle Curry
Coconut Vegetable Noodle Curry recipe with noodles, coconut milk, and vegetable stock. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Rice
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Rice recipe with chicken, rice, and mushrooms. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo
Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo recipe with chicken, orzo, and onion. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta recipe with pasta, salmon, and olive oil. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Mushroom Orzo
Creamy Mushroom Orzo recipe with orzo, mushrooms, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pasta
Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pasta recipe with pasta, chickpeas, and tomatoes. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi recipe with gnocchi, potatoes, and tomatoes. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe with pasta, chicken, and garlic. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice recipe with chicken, rice, and butter. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Butter Paneer Rice
Garlic Butter Paneer Rice recipe with paneer, cheese, and rice. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Herb Potato & Green Bean Skillet
Garlic Herb Potato & Green Bean Skillet recipe with potatoes, green beans, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Prawn Tomato Orzo
Garlic Prawn Tomato Orzo recipe with orzo, prawns, and shrimp. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Honey Garlic Chicken Tray Bake
Honey Garlic Chicken Tray Bake recipe with chicken, potatoes, and garlic. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta recipe with pasta, chicken, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pita Plates
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pita Plates recipe with chicken, pita, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Spinach Rice Skillet
Lemon Spinach Rice Skillet recipe with rice, spinach, and lemon. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Mushroom Pepper Stroganoff
Mushroom Pepper Stroganoff recipe with mushrooms, onion, and red pepper. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
One-Pan Chicken Tomato Potatoes
One-Pan Chicken Tomato Potatoes recipe with chicken, potatoes, and tomatoes. A simple 45-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells recipe with pasta, ricotta, and spinach. A simple 45-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls recipe with chicken, rice, and soy sauce. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake
Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake recipe with chicken, tomatoes, and garlic. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Tomato White Bean Soup
Tomato White Bean Soup recipe with white beans, tomatoes, and onion. A simple 30-minute lunch with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Bobotie
Classic South African bobotie: curried beef mince with chutney and raisins, baked under a golden egg custard. Serves 6 in about an hour.
Cape Malay Chicken Curry
Fragrant Cape Malay chicken curry with potatoes, cinnamon and cardamom in a gently sweet tomato sauce. A 50-minute dinner for 4.
Peri-Peri Chicken Tray Bake
Peri-peri chicken roasted on one tray with baby potatoes, peppers and red onion. An easy 50-minute dinner for 4.
Chakalaka Bean Stew
South African chakalaka made into a hearty bean stew with peppers, carrots and curry spices. A 35-minute vegetarian dinner for 4.
Bean Bunny Chow
Durban-style bunny chow with a thick sugar bean and potato curry served in hollowed-out bread. A 40-minute vegetarian dinner for 4.
Butter Chicken
Creamy butter chicken with yogurt-marinated chicken in a mildly spiced tomato and cream sauce. A 40-minute dinner for 4.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Family-favourite spaghetti bolognese with beef mince, vegetables and tomatoes simmered into a rich sauce. A 45-minute dinner for 4.
Lentil Bolognese
Meat-free lentil bolognese with mushrooms, carrot and tomatoes, tossed with spaghetti. A budget-friendly 40-minute vegetarian dinner for 4.
Cottage Pie
Comforting cottage pie: beef mince and vegetables in gravy under a cheesy mashed potato topping. A 1-hour dinner for 4.
Chilli Con Carne
Smoky chilli con carne with beef mince, kidney beans and peppers in a spiced tomato sauce. A 45-minute dinner for 4.
Teriyaki Salmon Noodles
Pan-fried salmon in a sticky honey-soy teriyaki glaze with egg noodles and broccoli. A 25-minute dinner for 2.
Vegetable Lasagne
Hearty vegetable lasagne with courgette, aubergine, spinach and peppers in tomato and white sauce. A meat-free dinner for 6.
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Takeaway-style beef and broccoli stir-fry with seared steak strips in a glossy soy and ginger sauce. A 25-minute dinner for 4.
Butternut Soup
Smooth, lightly spiced butternut soup with a touch of curry and nutmeg. A comforting 40-minute vegetarian lunch for 4.
Red Lentil Tomato Soup
Hearty red lentil and tomato soup with smoked paprika and cumin. A cheap, filling 35-minute vegetarian lunch for 4.
Beef Potjiekos
Slow-cooked South African beef potjiekos with layered potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and green beans. Serves 6; about 3 hours, mostly simmering.
Oxtail Stew
Rich, slow-braised oxtail stew with tomato, red wine and vegetables. Serves 4; about 4 hours, mostly hands-off.
Honey Mustard Chicken
Sticky honey mustard chicken thighs baked in one dish. Serves 4 in 40 minutes with 10 minutes of prep.
Chicken Fajitas
Spiced chicken fajitas with charred peppers and onions. Serves 4 in 30 minutes.
Peri-Peri Chicken Livers
Creamy peri-peri chicken livers with garlic and lemon. Serves 4 as a starter or light meal in 25 minutes.
Creamy Chicken Pasta
Creamy chicken, mushroom and spinach pasta with Parmesan. Serves 4 in 30 minutes.
Umngqusho (Samp and Beans)
Creamy umngqusho, the classic Xhosa samp and beans, slow-cooked with onion and tomato. Serves 6; soak overnight.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Comforting chicken noodle soup with carrots and celery. Serves 6 in 45 minutes.
Minestrone Soup
Hearty Italian minestrone with vegetables, beans and pasta. Serves 6 in 45 minutes.
Pap and Wors with Tomato Relish
Classic South African pap and wors with a quick tomato and onion relish. Serves 4 in 40 minutes.
Durban-Style Beef Curry
Rich Durban-style beef and potato curry with whole spices. Serves 6; about 2 hours, mostly simmering.
Lamb Sosaties
Cape Malay lamb sosaties: lamb, onion and dried apricots on skewers in a sweet curry marinade, grilled on the braai or in the oven. Serves 6.
Tomato Bredie
Slow-cooked South African tomato bredie: lamb or mutton stewed with tomatoes, onions and potatoes until tender. Serves 6.
Creamed Spinach
Quick creamed spinach with onion, garlic and nutmeg, a classic South African Sunday-lunch side dish. Serves 4.
Curried Mince
South African curried mince with potato and peas: the classic filling for vetkoek, and good with rice or pap. Serves 6.
Durban Mutton Curry
Durban-style mutton curry with potatoes, slow-simmered with masala, curry leaves and whole spices. Serves 6.
Sticky Braai Chicken Wings
Sticky chicken wings in a honey, soy and chutney basting sauce, cooked on the braai or in the oven. Serves 4.
Chicken Potjiekos
Chicken potjiekos layered with potatoes, carrots, butternut and mushrooms and slow-cooked in a cast-iron potjie over the coals. Serves 6.
Durban Chicken Bunny Chow
Durban-style chicken and potato curry served in a hollowed-out quarter loaf of white bread. Serves 4.
Denningvleis
Cape Malay denningvleis: lamb slow-cooked with onions, bay leaves and allspice, finished sweet and sour with tamarind. Serves 6.
Steak with Monkey Gland Sauce
Pan-fried rump steak with South Africa’s favourite steakhouse sauce: a tangy, sweet onion sauce with chutney and tomato. Serves 4.
Pilchard Curry
Quick pilchard curry made with a tin of pilchards in tomato sauce, onion and curry spices. A cheap, filling dinner in 30 minutes. Serves 4.
Egg Curry
South African egg curry: hard-boiled eggs simmered in a spiced tomato and onion gravy. A cheap vegetarian dinner. Serves 4.
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