Really Low-Fat Garlic Bread

From EatingWell:  September/October 1996Subscribe Now!

Your rating: None Average: 5 (2 votes)

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


Really Low-Fat Garlic Bread Recipe

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

Recipe Categories

Free Newsletters

EatingWell This Week
EatingWell Diet
HealthESavers Coupons
EatingWell for Health
EatingWell Store
And special offer emails
Advertisement

EatingWell Magazine

Advertisement
Advertisement

The EatingWell Market

Featured Sponsors