Really Low-Fat Garlic Bread

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From EatingWell:  September/October 1996

Quick and garlicky, this bread will soon become a staple on pasta night.

4 servings | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 large cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 baguette, cut in half lengthwise

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Place garlic in a small saucepan with enough cold water to cover and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook 3 minutes and drain.
3. Mash the cooked garlic, oil and salt in a small bowl with the back of a spoon until a smooth paste forms. Spread the mixture over the cut surfaces of the bread.
4. Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake until the bread begins to brown around the edges, 4 to 6 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving : 113 Calories; 2 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 22 g Carbohydrates; 6 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 338 mg Sodium; 12 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat