Low Fat Really Low-fat Garlic Bread Recipe

Ingredients

4 large clov garlic

1 teaspoon olive oil preferably extra-virgin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 baguette, cut in half

-- lengthwise

Method

1.Preheat oven to 450°F.

Put garlic in a small saucepan with enough cold water to cover and bring to a simmer over low heat.

Cook 3 minutes and drain.

2.In a small bowl, mash the cooked garlic, oil and salt with the back of a spoon until a smooth paste forms.

Spread the mixture over the cut surfaces of the bread.

3.Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake 4 to 6 minutes, or until the bread begins to brown around the edges.

Slice and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

175 calories per serving: 6 grams protein, 1 gram fat (0.

2 gram saturated fat), 33 grams carbohydrate; 425 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol;2 grams fiber.

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