Really Low-Fat Garlic Bread

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

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°F.
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.
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.
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; 0 g added sugars; 6 g protein; 4 g fiber; 338 mg sodium; 12 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

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

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