Really Low-Fat Garlic Bread

From EatingWell:  September/October 1996Subscribe Now!

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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

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