The verb form of minced means to cut or grind into very small pieces, typically using a food processor. It can also mean to speak in a hesitant or indirect manner, often due to fear or uncertainty.
Add finely minced garlic and cook until fragrant, taking care not to burn. (modernlowcarb.com)
First, you'll be cooking shrimp in butter, with 5 cloves of finely minced garlic — this will fill your house with a wonderful smell of cooked garlic! (juliasalbum.com)
If you want to avoid garlic breath in public, add minced fresh garlic to your salad dressing in the evening at dinner. (mindbodygreen.com)