Low Fat Baked Garlic
Elevate your meals with this simple yet flavorful Low Fat Baked Garlic recipe—a health-conscious twist on a classic kitchen staple. Perfectly roasted to achieve a rich, buttery texture without the guilt, the garlic cloves become soft and caramelized, delivering a subtle, earthy sweetness. Seasoned with just a touch of olive oil, salt, pepper, and aromatic fresh thyme, this recipe is delightfully light yet bursting with flavor. In just under an hour, you’ll have a versatile ingredient that can be spread onto crusty bread, blended into sauces, or used to enhance your favorite dishes. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a low olive oil content, this low-fat garlic recipe is ideal for those seeking heart-healthy cooking options without sacrificing taste. Simple, delicious, and incredibly versatile, this baked garlic is a must-try for garlic lovers and health-conscious foodies alike!
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Ingredients
- 4 whole Garlic bulbs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
While the oven is preheating, prepare the garlic bulbs by cutting off about 1/4 inch from the top of each bulb to expose the cloves.
Step 3
Place each garlic bulb on its own piece of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap around the bulb completely.
Step 4
Drizzle each bulb with a small amount of olive oil, ensuring each bulb is lightly coated.
Step 5
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the garlic bulbs for seasoning.
Step 6
Top each bulb with a sprig of fresh thyme.
Step 7
Wrap each garlic bulb with the aluminum foil, ensuring they are completely enclosed.
Step 8
Place the foil-wrapped garlic bulbs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the garlic feels soft when pressed.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let the garlic bulbs cool slightly before unwrapping.
Step 10
To serve, squeeze the softened garlic cloves from their skins. Use as a spread, or mix into dishes for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (221.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 398.1 |
| Total Fat 14.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1249.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.1g | |
| Protein 13.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 352.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 821.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories